Cooking Clams

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

  • About
  1. Clams become tough and rubbery if overcooked. Cook just enough to heat through.
  2. When steaming clams in the shell, steam just until shells open.
  3. Cooking methods: Steaming, poaching, deep-frying, baking on the half-shell with toppings, simmering in soups and chowders.