Easy Razor Clams Recipe
This razor clam dish will appeal to shellfish enthusiasts. It’s garlicky, buttery, and really tasty. What’s the greatest part? It just takes 15 minutes to prepare and you’ll enjoy the taste.
Contents
Ingredients You’ll Need
- razor clams
- unsalted butter
- garlic
- black peppercorns
- green onions
- vegetable oil
How to Cook Razor Clams
- In a big container of cold water, dissolve salt. Soak the razor clams in cold water, making sure they’re completely submerged. Leave for 30 minutes. Drain the water and run cold water over the clams. Drain the excess water by placing them in a colander. Place aside.
- Microwave the butter for 20-30 seconds, or until totally melted. Combine the garlic, black peppercorns, and scallions in a mixing bowl. To blend, stir everything together well.
- On the stovetop, heat a cast-iron pan over high heat. Add the vegetable oil when the skillet is extremely hot. Arrange the razor clams in a single layer in the skillet. Cook until the shells open on high heat. To help the clams cook, cover the pan with a lid. Fill each razor clam with the garlic butter mixture. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
How to Clean Razor Clam?
- Add salt to a large container of cold water.
- Add the clams to the cold water, making sure they’re completely submerged. Allow them to sit for 30 minutes.
- Drain the water and run cold water over the clams.
- Drain the excess water from the clams in a strainer.
What Do Razor Clams Taste Like?
Razor clams have a similar taste to squid but are sweeter. They may be marinated for added taste and are often steamed or stir-fried.
What Part of A Razor Clam is Edible?
The razor clam’s shell is edible in its whole. Before eating, be careful to remove both the clam’s foot and the center black intestinal system.
Razor Clam Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2lbsrazor clams
- 4tablespoonsunsalted buttermelted
- 4clovesgarlicminced
- 1/2teaspoonblack peppercorns
- 2stalks green onionschopped
- 1tablespoonvegetable oil
Instructions
- In a big container of cold water, dissolve salt. Soak the razor clams in cold water, making sure they’re completely submerged. Leave for 30 minutes. Drain the water and run cold water over the clams. Drain the excess water by placing them in a colander. Place aside.
- Microwave the butter for 20-30 seconds, or until totally melted. Combine the garlic, black peppercorns, and scallions in a mixing bowl. To blend, stir everything together well.
- On the stovetop, heat a cast-iron pan over high heat. Add the vegetable oil when the skillet is extremely hot. Arrange the razor clams in a single layer in the skillet. Cook until the shells open on high heat. To help the clams cook, cover the pan with a lid. Fill each razor clam with the garlic butter mixture. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
FAQs
What is the best way to eat razor clams?
To prevent shattering the shells during cleaning, use a knife to shave the muscle away from one side of the shell, then gently peel the shell apart by hand. Simply scrape away the black stomach to reveal the remainder of the muscle, which tastes excellent.
Should you soak razor clams before cooking?
Soak the razor clams in cold water for 10 minutes. Make sure the clams are completely submerged in water. Leave for 30 minutes. Drain the water and run cold water over the razor clams.
Are razor clams healthy to eat?
According to a recent research, razor clams with low levels of domoic acid may induce memory issues in those who consume them all year. The Department of Health suggests eating no more than 15 razor clams every month for a period of 12 months.
What part of razor clam can you not eat?
Before eating, remove the clam’s ‘foot’ and cut off the center black intestinal track, leaving just the firm white clam flesh.
What parts of a razor clam do you eat?
Remove the brown pieces and digger foot, or leave the digger foot on if you wish to boil the razor clam whole. You’ll be left with splayed-open siphons and razor clam flesh in the form of an oblong doughnut.
Can you eat the gills of razor clams?
Carefully separate them from the remainder of the clam flesh with your knife. Remove any buried grit by cutting down below the gills and carefully rinsing. The gills are not harmful to consume, although most people like to remove them before cooking.
What do you put on razor clams?
Chop razor clams in a food processor or by hand.
Optional extras:
1 teaspoon lemon zest for taste and garnish (optional).
For taste, add 1-2 finely sliced green onion(s).
Chili powder or paprika to provide “kick and color”
Can you cook dead razor clams?
Shellfish that have perished during storage should not be cooked or eaten. Gaping shells indicate that the clam is dead and unfit for consumption. Dead shellfish deteriorate quickly, developing off-flavors and smells.