Ahhh, summer is finally here, the season of shellfish. Stop by your local Big Y World Class Market North Atlantic Fishing Co. for all your shellfish needs. We offer a wide variety of shellfish for your desire. All of our shellfish are sold LIVE and are of the highest quality.
SELECTION AND HANDLING: Clams in the shell must be alive and closed tightly until ready to eat. Smaller clams are more tender than larger ones. Refrigerate live clams in a bowl or mesh bag, covered with wet paper towels. Never store them in airtight containers or cover them with plastic wrap. Keep them cold, but, never on ice.
FLAVOR: Moderate and slightly salty
FLESH: Somewhat chewy
PREPARATION: Scrub the outside of the shells with a stiff brush and cold water before cooking. Clams can be steamed, baked, or eaten raw by healthy individuals.
HOW TO SHUCK A CLAM:
- Scrub clamshells under cold water, then soak the clams in salt water to get rid of any sand. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands and work over a cheesecloth-lined, clean bowl to catch any juices. Hold the clam with the hinged portion in your left palm, if you are right-handed, or in your right palm if you are left-handed. Use your other hand to insert a thin-bladed, blunt-tipped knife between the shell halves.
- Slide the knife close to the inside of the shells, cutter the muscles that hold the shell together. Twist the knife slightly to pry open the shells.
- Cut the clam muscle away from the shell. Place the muscle in the deep half of the shell for clams-on-the-half-shell. Or, strain the juices to remove any bits of shell or sand. Combine the juices and clam muscles for use as shucked clams.
CHOOSE FROM:
LIVE WILD CAUGHT Steamer Clams.
All of our steamers are cleaned and de-sanded. They are perfect for making New England Clam Chowder or Whole Belly Clams deep fried.
LIVE WILD CAUGHT Mahogany Clams.
Also perfect for making chowders.
LIVE FARM RAISED Mussel Clams.
LIVE WILD CAUGHT Cherrystone Clams.
LIVE WILD CAUGHT Littleneck Clams.
LIVE WILD CAUGHT Quohog Clams.
These are ideal for making Stuffed Clams.
LIVE WILD CAUGHT Oysters.
Choose from Oysters in the shell or already shucked in an 8oz container.
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