How to Cook Razor Clams

Razor clams are a delicious seafood dish. They live on sandy beeches along the West Pacific Coast. They are easy to cook and this article will show you how.

Ingredients

  • Clams
  • Oil
  • Salt and pepper

Part 1
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Cleaning

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    Put the clams into the colander and rinse with cold water to remove obvious foreign objects.
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    Put the colander of calms unto a sink and get boiling water ready.
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    Pour boiling water over the clams until they pop open.
    • Don't let them soak in the water.
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    Cut off the tough part of the neck.
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    Cut along the zipper to open the body.
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    Remove the diggers, stomach and gills.

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Cooking

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    Rinse the clams under cold water.
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    Pour a layer of oil into the frying pan.
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    Put the frying pan over hot heat.
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    Place the clams into the frying pan.
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    Cook them for 1 minute or until golden brown.
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    Serve the clams on a paper towel so the oil can be absorbed.
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    Season clams to your liking.

Warnings

Things You'll Need

  • Scissors
  • Colander
  • Boiling water

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Updated: May 4, 2019
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Categories: Fish and Seafood