Soft shell clams (4-5) a.k.a. razors (4), Ipswitch clams, steamers (5), gapers, and belly clams thrive in muddy tidal flats and are harvested with quite a bit of sand in their bellies.

Soft shell clams, also called steamers, are found everywhere and have dirty white, oval shells. Read More: How to Buy, Store, and Cook Clams ...

Shuck the clams and remove the meat, reserving the liquid. Rinse the clam meat and grind in a food mill or processor or chop by hand. Break the clam shells apart at their hinges, rinse, and reserve.

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Adam Richman cooks up three summery seafood recipes and shares his top tips for cleaning and prepping clams.