SOFT-SHELL CLAMS
SCIENTIFIC NAME: MYA ARENARIA
The soft-shell clam, widely known as “Steamers”, prefer muddy and sandy areas for their habitat, this is where they bury themselves in title flats. Although extremely popular and abundant throughout New England’s coastal waters, soft-shell clams can be found in the Western Atlantic as far north as Canada down to the south and southeastern states of the US. This marine bivalve mollusk has a fragile calcium carbonate shell and is known to bury itself into up to 1ft of sand or mud as a form of protection from predators, and when the tide comes back in they stick out its siphon and take in the fresh seawater to retrieve the oxygen they need to survive.
CULINARY INSPIRATION
Pan Seared Sea Bass with Lemon and Garlic Garlic and Herb White Wine Sauce over Sea BassGarlic, Butter, Beer, & Seafood Seasoning Steamers New England-style Fried Soft-Shell Clams New England Steamer Clam Chowder Lemon, Herb, and White Wine Garlic Sauce Steamers Vietnamese Lemongrass Craft Beer Steamers Steamers with Blackened Butter Infused with Seafood Seasoning Thai-style steamers with Shallots, Red Curry, and Lemongrass Baked Stuffed Sea Bass Sea Bass with Lemon, Dill, and Caper Sauce Herb Encrusted Sea Bass with Lemon and Rice Pilaf Miso Sea Bass Grilled Sea Bass with Mango Salsa Roasted Salt & Pepper Sea Bass with Lemon, Garlic, and Parmesan Seared Sea Bass with Lemon Oil, White Beans, and Sautéed Spinach
