What are Clams? Clams are basically a type of shellfish that can be found both in saltwater and freshwater. The word clam typically refers to edible clams, which can be made into a variety of recipes.

Add white wine. Add clams, season with salt pepper and crushed red pepper. Cover pot or pan, allow clams to steam for 4-5 minutes. If clams do not open toss them, it wasn't meant to be.

But generally speaking, all clams and mussels should cook quickly—within just a few minutes. The labor comes in before the actual cooking, in scrubbing and cleaning the shells and preparing the ...

How to make the ultimate spaghetti alle vongole, straight from Naples - This fiery, tomato-rich clam pasta comes from proud ...

The secondary name for soft-shell clams, steamer clams, indicates the most traditional way these clams are served. You can steam these clams in water or in beer for a more complex flavor.

Clam-Cleaning Tips 1. Live clams will be responsive! If they're open when you get them home, just knock them lightly on the counter, or, like my dad did, give them a solid tap with the back of a ...