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Soft Shell Clams

Mya arenaria Allergens: Shellfish
Soft Shell Clams

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Myidae
  • Primary Cuisine North American
  • Seasonality Year-Round (peak spring/summer)
  • Source Ocean (wild-caught or farmed)

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Soft Shell Clams ?

Bivalve mollusks known for their thin, brittle shells and long, distinctive siphons, popular in seafood dishes.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Soft Shell Clams ?

Le/La/L'Soft Shell Clams a un goût briny, sweet, delicate umami avec des arômes fresh ocean, mild iodine.

Taste
Briny, sweet, delicate umami
Texture
Tender, succulent, slightly chewy siphon
Aroma
Fresh ocean, mild iodine
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 85g (approx. 6-8 medium)
Calories75 kcal
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0.2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol30 mg
Protein13 g
Total Carbohydrate3 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium30 mg
Iron2.5 mg
Potassium200 mg

Le secret du chef

Before cooking, purge soft-shell clams by soaking them in cold, salted water for 30 minutes to an hour to encourage them to expel sand and grit. Avoid overcooking, as they can become rubbery quickly.

Substituts & Proportions pour Soft Shell Clams

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Soft Shell Clams est Mussels, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar briny flavor and tender texture, excellent in steaming and pasta dishes.

Substituts pour Soft Shell Clams avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Mussels Meilleur 1:1 Similar briny flavor and tender texture, excellent in steaming and pasta dishes.
Hard Shell Clams (e.g., Littlenecks) 1:1 Very similar taste, but shells are harder and texture can be slightly firmer.
Scallops 1:1 (by weight) Provides a sweet, ocean flavor and tender texture, but lacks the briny punch and chewiness.
Shrimp 1:1 (by weight) Good for protein and mild seafood flavor, but different texture and less briny.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Soft Shell Clams

  1. Purchase live clams with intact, slightly open shells that close when tapped.
  2. Store in a bowl covered with a damp cloth in the refrigerator, never in airtight containers.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Soft Shell Clams ?

  • Garlic
  • Butter
  • White Wine
  • Lemon
  • Parsley
  • Bacon
  • Corn
  • Potatoes.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Soft Shell Clams ?

Briny, sweet, delicate umami Fresh ocean, mild iodine

Quel est un bon substitut pour Soft Shell Clams ?

Le meilleur substitut est Mussels (1:1). Similar briny flavor and tender texture, excellent in steaming and pasta dishes.

Comment choisir et conserver le Soft Shell Clams ?

Purchase live clams with intact, slightly open shells that close when tapped. Store in a bowl covered with a damp cloth in the refrigerator, never in airtight containers.

Ingrédients Seafood associés

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