31 Seriously Good Clam Recipes
From Linguine Vongole to chowder, these are the clam recipes you’ll want to try.
If you can’t get enough of seafood, and love everything from swordfish and salmon, to scallops and shellfish such as lobster and shrimp, chances are you probably also enjoy clams. These delicious fleshy morsels are ideal for soups, pasta, stews, pizza, paella…the list goes on and on. And while they’re also available year-round, most can’t help but make them in the summertime when the weather is warm. Is there anything better than a big batch of fried clam strips and a nice cold beer? Not really. Or a spicy clam pasta paired with a crisp rosé? We think not. Here, we’ve rounded up 31 of the best clam recipes and tips for how to cook clams so you get it right every time. And if you don’t have access to fresh clams, there’s always the option of canned clam recipes.
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What are Clams?
Clams are basically a type of shellfish that can be found both in saltwater and freshwater. The word clam typically refers to edible clams, which can be made into a variety of recipes.
How Do You Cook Clams?
Clams are typically cooked by steaming them in a covered pot (or pan) for approximately 3 to 5 minutes until their shells open. Any clams whose shells do not open after the suggested cooking time should be thrown away, because that usually means that these clams are not good for eating.
Now that we’ve got the clam basics down, it’s time to dive into the world of delicious clam recipes. From the popular Clam Chowder and Clams in Red Sauce, to Spicy Clam Pasta, Linguine Vongole and Fried Whole Belly Clams, there are just so many clam delicacies to choose from.
Here are 31 amazing clam recipes for seafood lovers. Browse through them, pin your favorites and get ready to make a whole lotta clams this summer.
Grilled Clams on the Half Shell
An easy yet outside-the-box recipe to instantly elevate your backyard barbecue.
Get the recipe: Grilled Clams on the Half Shell
Parade
White Clam Pizza
This is a home-style version of the classic thin-crust “apizza” created at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, Connecticut.
Get the recipe: White Clam Pizza
Parade
Linguine Vongole with Fresh Clam Sauce
Linguine with fresh clams in a garlic white wine sauce (authentically known as linguine vongole) is one of those dinners that sounds totally chic and fancy but is actually one of the easiest and budget-friendly Italian pasta recipes you can make.
Get the recipe: Linguine Vongole with Fresh Clam Sauce
Foodie Crush
Skillet Grilled Seafood and Chorizo Paella
If you’re planning on impressing, this skillet grilled seafood and chorizo paella is a full-on sensory experience between the incredible flavors, fragrant aroma and just how beautiful it looks.
Get the recipe: Skillet Grilled Seafood and Chorizo Paella
Half Baked Harvest
Beer-Steamed Clams
These beer-steamed clams are life-changing and you’re going to want to devour the whole bowl for yourself.
Get the recipe: Beer-Steamed Clams
Bev Cooks
Clams and Chorizo
These littleneck clams steamed in white wine, surrounded by aromatics and rich in umami from chorizo, will be the most flavorful clams you’ll eat. The zesty clam and chorizo broth is deliciously soaked up with your favorite bread or pasta.
Get the recipe: Clams and Chorizo
Girl with the Iron Cast
How to Make Steamed Clams
Small, sweet clams are cooked in a butter, garlic, white wine and cream to create the best sauce for sourdough bread dipping.
Get the recipe: How to Make Steamed Clams
Foodie Crush
Steamed Clams with White Wine and Garlic
Steamed clams are cooked together with wine wine, garlic, a touch of butter and loads of fresh herbs. And have extra crusty bread ready to soak up the delicious broth.
Get the recipe: Steamed Clams with White Wine and Garlic
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Little Ferraro Kitchen
Drunken Clams and Sausage
These drunken clams and sausage are paired with white wine, chicken stock, fennel and just a touch of cream. Perfect when served with crusty bread.
Get the recipe: Drunken Clams and Sausage
Nutmeg Nanny
Clams in Red Sauce
Clams in red sauce is such an easy recipe to make. They can be made by themselves or tossed in with some pasta.
Get the recipe: Clams in Red Sauce
Sip and Feast
Best Clam Chowder
A classic clam chowder recipe for any time of year, with perfect tastes of bacon and clams. The flavors mingle together into a delicious best clam chowder!
Get the recipe: Best Clam Chowder
Reluctant Entertainer
Italian Sauteed Clams
Skillet sauteed clams with garlic, tomatoes, white wine and parsley. This recipe tastes just like restaurants straight from Italy!
Get the recipe: Italian Sauteed Clams
Rasa Malaysia
Wine and Butter Steamed Clams
These wine and butter steamed clams are perfect for an indulgent night in.
Get the recipe: Wine and Butter Steamed Clams
Heather Cristo
Coconut Broth Clams with Lemongrass
Thai lemongrass coconut clams from cooking with cocktail rings summery appetizer featuring small clams in a citrusy garlic, ginger and lemongrass coconut milk broth.
Get the recipe: Thai Lemongrass Coconut Clams
Cooking with Cocktail Rings
Seafood Chorizo Paella
This seafood paella recipe with chorizo is the perfect way to feed a big family. A flavorful paella base with vegetables, crispy rice thanks to the cast iron skillet, layered with seafood on top. This shrimp, clam, mussel and chorizo paella recipe is a flavor party in a skillet.
Get the recipe: Seafood Chorizo Paella
Girl with the Iron Cast
White Clam Sauce Pizza with Chili Oil
White clam sauce pizza that tastes just like the white clam pizza at Franny’s in Brooklyn! The flavor is incredible, rich and delicious. Tastes like summer!
Get the recipe: White Clam Sauce Pizza with Chili Oil
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How Sweet Eats
Spicy Clam Pasta
This spicy clam pasta is a restaurant-quality dish. Think linguine tossed with juicy Manila clams and garlic butter sauce. This clam pasta is great for dinner and takes only 20 mins.
Get the recipe: Spicy Clam Pasta
Rasa Malaysia
Manhattan Clam Chowder
This Manhattan clam chowder is clams simmered with bacon, vegetables and potatoes in a savory tomato broth. A hearty soup that’s easy to make and perfect when served as an appetizer or main course option.
Get the recipe: Manhattan Clam Chowder
Dinner at the Zoo
Creamy Clam Chowder
Clam chowder is one of my all-time favorite comfort soups. Luckily it’s very easy to make. This recipe is a keeper.
Get the recipe: Creamy Clam Chowder
Natasha’s Kitchen
Bacon Horseradish Baked Clam Dip
Perfect for a party, this baked clam dip is loaded with great flavors like horseradish and bacon, with a little kick from some hot sauce!
Get the recipe: Bacon Horseradish Baked Clam Dip
The Chunky Chef
Razor Clams
This recipe for garlic butter razor clams is one of the best razor clam recipes. Learn how to clean razor clam and cooking with this easy recipe.
Get the recipe: Razor Clams
Rasa Malaysia
Sheet Pan New England Style Clambake
An authentic New England style sheet pan clam bake is loaded with lobster tails, corn cobs, red potatoes, shrimp, clams and andouille sausage all tossed in plenty of butter and old bay seasoning.
Get the recipe: Sheet Pan New England Style Clambake
The College Housewife
Baked Stuffed Clams
Minced clams mixed with butter, onions, parsley and breadcrumbs, spooned into half clam shells and baked.
Get the recipe: Baked Stuffed Clams
Simply Recipes
Grilled Clams in Foil
Grilled clams cooked in foil packets with zucchini and tomatoes in a garlic white wine sauce – so fast and easy, perfect to make all summer long!
Get the recipe: Grilled Clams in Foil
Skinny Taste
Fried Oysters and Littleneck Clams
Fried Oysters and Littleneck Clams are just divine. So fresh and yummy on the inside and crunch and delicious on the outside.
Get the recipe: Fried Oysters and Littleneck Clams
How to Feed a Loon
Fried Whole Belly Clams
Crispy golden fried clams are crunchy, chewy and a little bit briny—all in one bite. Great with homemade tartar sauce and fries.
Get the recipe: Fried Whole Belly Clams
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Garlic and Zest
New England Clam Chowder
This authentic New England clam chowder is one of those recipes that has you dreaming of watching the ocean waves crash upon the rocks with the salty breeze blowing back your hair.
Get the recipe: New England Clam Chowder
Montana Happy
Baked Clams Casino Dip
This baked clams casino dip recipe is a take on baked clams, with bacon and buttery crackers on top. With lots of melted cheese, bacon and clams, it will disappear in the blink of an eye!
Get the recipe: Baked Clams Casino Dip
It’s Yummi
Clam Dip
This is my family’s signature dip recipe and will make everyone a fan of clams in cream cheese whether they think they like it or not!
Get the recipe: Clam Dip
Foodie Crush
Linguine with Clams
It’s easy to make a showstopper pan of linguine with clams, just like your favorite Italian bistro.
Get the recipe: Linguine with Clams
Striped Spatula
Thai Lemongrass Coconut Clams
Thai lemongrass coconut clams from cooking with cocktail rings summery appetizer featuring small clams in a citrusy garlic, ginger and lemongrass coconut milk broth.
Get the recipe: Thai Lemongrass Coconut Clams
Cooking with Cocktail Rings
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