Bursting with sweet, tender surf clams, makes a perfect appetizer or any-time-of-year meal accompaniment. *People with compromised immune systems should not eat raw or partially cooked clams. One dozen (12) Clams Casino (frozen) This Rhode Island classic is served on the half-shell and features tender clam with breadcrumbs and bacon.
While in this wet holding area, they naturally clean themselves of sand, bacteria and grit by filtering the clean seawater. These clams have been stored in a high tech refrigerated flowing seawater system post harvest that keeps them fresher, tastier, and alive longer than other clams on the market. Littlenecks are so tender and sweet that they can be served raw,* while the largest clams are best chopped or ground. Immediately drain the clams to prevent overcooking. Add clams, cover the pot, and cook until the shells open, about 5 minutes. Fill a Dutch oven or a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid with 2 to 3 inches of water. Generally the smaller the clam is, the more tender its meat. Clams Casino With Bacon and Butter Recipe. These clams are shipped live, ensuring they arrive on your doorstep fresh and delicious. Available in a wide variety of sizes, these clams are the variety of choice for traditional clam dishes like chowders, clam strips, stuffed clams and more. The quintessential east coast clam, the quahog clam (aka quahaug, round clam, hard-shell clam) is much beloved throughout New England.