![]() ![]() This is really important.Īnd speaking of sustainability, I'm heading out next week to one of my favorite cities - New Orleans! - for the Sustainable Seafood Blog Conference. But best of all, clams are totally sustainable, meaning they can be caught in the wild or farm raised in a way that doesn't harm the environment or the future of the species. Clams are fairly inexpensive compared to other shellfish (I'm lookin' at you lobster), and the leftover shells can be kept for crafts or adding calcium to the garden. That's how we roll over here in Brigantine. ![]() Or with a shot glass full of drawn butter. Salty and chewy - but if cooked right, not too chewy - and they go down oh-so-well with a cold beer on a hot day. No summer party was complete without a big bowl of steamers, along side a big bowl of lemon wedges and another big bowl of melted butter.Ĭlams are an acquired taste. They remind me of my friends and of the long summer days when we leave the beach and head out for a "no shower clam hour." And clams totally remind me of my childhood. They remind me of my dad - who worked as a clammer in his past life, before being swept away by the casino industry. This easy recipe for Clams with Chorizo, Grilled Corn + Cilantro makes the best summer appetizer or dinner! Tender steamed clams tossed with spicy Spanish chorizo, sweet grilled corn, and fresh cilantro. ![]()
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