Tartufo di Mare

This mollusc is believed by gourmets to be the perfect frutto di mare. It is fished with a comb, which drags up all the shells buried in the sandy seabed. Its shell is similar to that of the clam but, unlike that more common mollusc, it is both very meaty and tender. It is usually eaten raw with lemon juice, although some connoisseurs prefer it without. It is also used in a sauce to accompany linguine in a similar way to clams or sautéed with other molluscs, see Sauté Misto di Vongole e Datteri.