How to clean clams

I've made a lot of clams and tried a lot of nonsense, and this is what actually works for getting the sand and gunk out of the clam.

When cooking clams at home, one thing that can pose a challenge is getting the sand out of the shells. Crunching into gritty clam is enough to ruin anyone's meal!

We developed a quick broth made with wine, shallots, garlic, and bay leaf. As the clams steam in the flavorful liquid, they open up and release their juices into the pot. To flavor our clams, we developed a quick broth made with wine, shallots, garlic, and bay leaf. As the clams steam in the flavorful liquid, they open up and release their juices into the pot. Once the clams open and are removed from the pot, we turn the cooking liquid into an emulsified sauce by adding butter. Parsley and…

Completely craveable, buttery garlic steamed clams recipe without wine? Yes, please! This clam dish is about to change your world.

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Love fresh clams? Learn everything you need to know about buying, cleaning, and storing clams, plus recipe ideas, with this comprehensive guide.

Cooking clams for the first time can be a little intimidating. When purchasing clams, look for tightly-closed shells. Clams must be cooked live. If the shell is chipped, broken or even slightly open there is a good chance the clam is dead. Eating a dead clam can make you very sick.

Here's how to make soft shell steamed clams, otherwise known as steamers, a specialty of New England. These steamed clams are fun to eat and taste delicious.

Steamed clams are cooked together with wine wine, garlic and loads of fresh herbs. Serve with extra crusty bread ready to soak up the delicious broth.

These simple steamed clams in butter, garlic, white wine, and cream sauce are sweet, tender, and the perfect saucy vehicle for crusty bread.