How to cook Clam

Clams can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most popular methods are boiling and steaming. Clams can also be fried, baked, or grilled.

Types of Clam

There are many different types of clams, but the most common are the hard-shell clams and the soft-shell clams.

Clam Recipes

Here are some recipes that use clams:

Clam Chowder

Clams Casino

Clams on the Half Shell

Clam Bake

Clam Stew

Clam Dip

Clam Soup

Clam Salad

Clam Pizza

Clam Bruschetta

Clam Tart

Clam Tartine

Clam Risotto

Clam Fried Rice

Clam Paella

Clam Mac and Cheese

Clam Pasta

Clam Pesto

Clam Pizza

Clam Quiche

Clam Chowder

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
2. Gradually stir in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Add clams, tomatoes, onion, celery, bell pepper, and parsley. Cook for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
4. Serve chowder in bowls.

Clams Casino

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup milk
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
3. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
4. Add clams, Parmesan cheese, and green onions. Cook for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
5. Pour mixture into a 9×9 inch baking dish.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.

Clams on the Half Shell

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup milk
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
3. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
4. Add clams, Parmesan cheese, and green onions. Cook for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
5. Pour mixture into a 9×9 inch baking dish.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.

Clam Bake

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup milk
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
3. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
4. Add clams, Parmesan cheese, and green onions. Cook for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
5. Pour mixture into a 9×9 inch baking dish.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.

Clam Stew

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup milk
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
2. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Add clams, Parmesan cheese, and green onions. Cook for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
4. Serve stew in bowls.

Clam Dip

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup milk
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
2. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Add clams, Parmesan cheese, and green onions. Cook for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
4. Serve dip in a bowl.

Clam Soup

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup milk
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
2. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Add clams, Parmesan cheese, and green onions. Cook for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
4. Serve soup in bowls.

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