What compels them to open up their shells? Watch the video above, and we will explore the topic further. Filter feeding is an ...

However, if you've ever noticed a clam whose shell didn't open during the cooking process, it's best to chuck it in the trash to avoid the potential for foodborne illness. While this may feel ...

Like oysters and mussels, clams are bivalves, a kind of mollusk that's encased in a shell made of two valves, or hinging parts. And that shell comes in all different sizes. There are small clams ...

Discard any clams that remain closed. Turn off heat. Remove clams from the open shells, making sure to capture all their juices in a bowl. Place shucked clams in a separate bowl and discard their ...

Cool the clams then remove the meat from the shells. Break the shells in half at the hinge then pat them dry with paper towels. Pack the mixture into the clam shells, mounding it slightly over the ...