What Can I Cook With Clams?
20 delicious dish ideas to try with clams
Got clams in your kitchen? Here are quick and easy dishes you can make right now - from Indian classics to global favorites. No long recipes, just pure inspiration.
20 Dishes You Can Make With Clams
What Can I Cook With Clams And...
🍞With Bread / Roti:
- →Steamed Clams with Bread
- →Clam Pizza
- →Clams Casino
Common Mistakes When Cooking Clams
- ✕Soak clams in salted water for 20 minutes to purge sand
- ✕Discard clams that are open before cooking and don't close when tapped
- ✕Discard any clams that don't open after cooking
- ✕Don't overcook clams - they become tough and chewy within minutes
- ✕Scrub shells well - they harbor grit and sand
How to Store Clams
Live clams last 1-2 days in the fridge. Store in a bowl with damp cloth.
Learn more about clams storageFrequently Asked Questions
What can I cook with clams?
Clam chowder, linguine alle vongole, steamed clams, clams casino, fried clams, or clam risotto.
How do you clean clams properly?
Soak in cold salted water for 20-30 minutes, scrub shells, and discard any that are open or cracked.
What is the fastest clam dish?
Steamed clams take 10-15 minutes total. Garlic butter clams done in under 15 minutes.
Can clams be frozen?
Yes, shucked clams freeze for up to 3 months. Live clams can be frozen briefly but quality drops.
What flavors go well with clams?
White wine, garlic, butter, parsley, lemon, bacon, cream, and chorizo complement clams beautifully.