Clams Delivery or Pickup

Clams are a type of seafood that many people enjoy eating raw or cooked. Clams are prized in the culinary scene and bring a lot of flavor to dishes, whether alone or as part of a recipe. Clam is the common name for several types of bivalve mollusks who spend most of their lives buried under the ocean sands or riverbeds. Clams have two shells of equal size that are connected by two abductor muscles. There are more than 15,000 known species of bivalves, of which only about 500 live in fresh water; the rest live in the ocean.

There are a variety of edible clams belonging to different families. There's the Northern Quahog, Littleneck clam, and Hard-shell clam, which belong to the Venus clam family. The Northern Quahog is fished on the East Coast, while the Southern Quahog comes from from the West Indies to Chesapeake Bay. The Soft-shell clam is a common ingredient in soups, as is the Coquina clam, which is found from the Gulf of Mexico to Virginia. Thousands of clams that vary in color, size, and shape are found worldwide, and each country has its own regional variety. 

Clams can be bought fresh, frozen, canned, and already prepared with spices and herbs. Given their high protein content and the fact that they contain virtually no harmful fats, the clam is a healthful seafood that can be prepared in a wide array of dishes. 

We'll go over the regional clam favorites in the United States to understand the differences in flavor, where they're found, and some cooking tips for the clam in general. If you're looking to buy some clams for dinner tonight, head to the Instacart app, and in the seafood section, select the clams you want. Place them in your cart and complete your purchase. An Instacart shopper will head to the store, get your items, and deliver them within the same day!

Clams are full of rich vitamins and minerals like iron and vitamin B and have a unique bouncy and chewy bite that is unique to clams. This seafood has long been enjoyed by indigenous people of North America who ate them and used their shells to symbolize status and wealth. The abundance of clams in the United States makes them genuine American seafood that is inexpensive and accessible to everyone.

The following clam types are the ones you are most likely to encounter in the U.S.:

Clams don't need a lot of preparation in cooking because they are so flavorful. The process starts with cleaning clams to get rid of any leftover sand and brittleness. Scrub the shells with a stiff brush to purge the sand from the clams before cooking. Submerge the clams in saltwater and soak them for several hours.

Smaller clams are best for eating raw. They can be enjoyed with the natural juice that's squeezed from the clam while shucking or a bit of lemon juice and hot sauce. Steam the clams with some white wine or water until the majority of the batch pop open. Don't overcook clams, as they can become rubbery. Throw away the clams that did not open as these were more than likely not alive when steamed. Enjoy clams with your favorite recipe or right out of the steamer.