Seafood · The Cooking Guide

Clams

Bivalve shellfish with sweet, briny meat. Available as littlenecks, cherrystones, and quahogs.

Methods

How to cook clams

Steaming

Steaming Clams

Cook Time
10min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Steam Temperature
210°F / 100°C
Internal Temperature
165°F / 75°C
Safe

Baking

Baking Clams

Cook Time
15min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Oven Temperature
425°F / 220°C
Internal Temperature
165°F / 75°C
Safe

Grilling

Grilling Clams

Cook Time
10min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Grill Temperature
Medium-High
400-450°F / 204-232°C
Internal Temperature
165°F / 75°C
Safe

Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Safe165°F / 75°COpaque and firm, shells open (for mussels/clams)

Safety

Cooking clams safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your clams is safely cooked.