Fresh clams are a flavor-packed and nutritious shellfish delight. However, before you tuck into a clamshell-loaded seafood stew or a fragrant plate of steamed clams, you may wonder if you can eat the ...

Closeup of freshly harvested little neck clams - John Piekos/Getty Images Clams are a tasty and nutritious shellfish that can be used in a variety of dishes, from creamy New England clam chowder to ...

So as a general rule, if it's dead beforehand, its shell won't be closed (hence why you throw out the ones with open shells before cooking). During cooking, the clams are killed by the heat and in ...

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Pépin's clam fritters bring back fond memories of going clamming in the sea. His recipe includes garlic, jalapeño, and clam juice. "For a nice apéritif, clam fritters in my style." “I live by the sea, ...