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    Razor Clams

    Razor clams are becoming available in some of the fishmongers in my area. I first ate these with my wife when on holiday in Majorca and really enjoyed them, but we didn't find out how they were cooked. They were served hot, on the shell, with a bit of buttery, garlicky sauce.

    I've recently tried cooking them at home twice and both times they were tough. The first time I took the white fleshy parts out of the shells (discarded all the yucky looking bits) and pan fried them very briefly in butter, in a similar way to scallops (which I cook often and very successfully). They tasted good but were very, very chewy. I didn't know if this was because I'd over- or under-cooked them, but generally with shellfish less cooking time is better, so I only gave them a couple of minutes over a fairly gentle heat, with the butter bubbling but not sizzling fiercely.

    The second time I left them on the half-shell, dotted them with bits of garlic butter and popped them under a hot grill for a couple of minutes. They were even more chewy than the pan-fried clams!

    Both times the clams were definitely cooked through.

    So, any bright ideas? Are they just tough anyway? (though I don't remember the ones we had in Majorca being tough). Anyone got any experience of cooking these shellfish?
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    Re: Razor Clams

    My guess would be the same way as mussels. In a pot with wine/water, shallots, garlic etc. So basically steamed for 3-4 minutes?

    But it's just a guess. Must have a go.

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    Re: Razor Clams

    Quote Originally Posted by Ceefer View Post
    I've recently tried cooking them at home twice and both times they were tough.
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    So, any bright ideas? Are they just tough anyway? (though I don't remember the ones we had in Majorca being tough). Anyone got any experience of cooking these shellfish?
    sadly, that's a freshness issue I think.

    If they were pulled from the sand that morning ad served for lunch, they'd be heavenly.. but if they've been transported a lot, and who knows how long for, and from where, they'll be tough as old boots

    Which is a terrible shame because you've obviously had good ones in Majorca.

    Would you consider asking your seafood supplier/shop where and when they were caught? If he/she goes silent,,, you prolly have your answer

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    Re: Razor Clams

    Head on over to Hunstanton beach, north Norfolk, the place is awash with them But you've got to be quick as those things can't half shift. Bury themselves in seconds if they feel you are close.
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