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Fried Razor Clams

Fried Razor Clams

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Mix crushed crackers in a bowl with black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Place eggs in a separate bowl. Dip clams into eggs, then into cracker mixture to evenly coat.
  3. 3 Fry clams in the hot oil until golden brown. Do not overcook.

By SALMONSNAGGER

Panko-Breaded Fried Razor Clams

Panko-Breaded Fried Razor Clams

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a sheet of wax paper on a flat baking sheet sized to fit in your freezer. Set aside.
  2. 2 Beat eggs together in a bowl. Stir flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a second bowl. Mix panko and Parmesan cheese together in a third bowl.
  3. 3 Flour clams well, shaking off any excess. Dip clams into eggs, then into panko mixture, pressing evenly onto clams. Place on the prepared baking sheet, cover with wax paper, and freeze until firm.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry clams until lightly browned, about 1 minute on each side. Do not overcook. Place on paper towels to drain.

By Danielle Harbold

New England Razor Clam Chowder

New England Razor Clam Chowder

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving drippings in the pot.
  2. 2 Cook and stir potatoes, onion, and garlic in hot drippings until onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir flour into potato mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir evaporated milk, heavy cream, liquid from clams, and bay leaf into potato mixture.
  3. 3 Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and cook until potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Add clams to soup; cook until clams are hot, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon; season with salt and pepper.

By Candia Mathieson