Razor Clams
Razor clams are a species of clam with a long, curved, narrow shell which gives them their name through the resemblance to an old fashioned cutthroat razor.
They are burrowing mollusks which are found just above the low tide mark, and can be harvested by hand by pouring salt or saltwater into their burrows. This causes them to pop up from the sand, as they confuse the salt with the rising tide.
They can also be dug out mechanically from deeper waters, which is the process mostly used in commercial harvesting.
In cooking terms, razors can be treated much like any other clam, steamed in their shells with your choice of flavourings such as wine, garlic and parsley.
Larger specimens can also be shelled and cut out into 'clam steaks' before being fried or grilled.
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Razor clams with garlic, parsley and hazelnuts
Read full recipe published at The Fishworks
