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Littleneck Clams - Dozen

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Littleneck clams are the smallest of the hardshell clams with a mild, briny ocean flavor and very tender flesh. Similar to their East Coast cousins, cherrystone and topneck, bu... Read More
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Raised: Wild
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Littleneck clams are the smallest of the hardshell clams with a mild, briny ocean flavor and very tender flesh. Similar to their East Coast cousins, cherrystone and topneck, but a smaller size that is slightly mellower and sweeter. 

  • Our littleneck clams are harvested along the Atlantic coast from Maine to Florida and delivered live.
  • They are named after Little Neck Bay on Long Island.
  • Littleneck clam stocks aren't depleted or experiencing overfishing.
  • Littleneck clams are excellent served raw.
  • Cherrystone, topneck, and littleneck clams are all the same species of Atlantic hard shells or quahogs. The name refers to the size.
  • The colorful shells were once highly valued and used as currency for Native Americans.
Species Name
Mercenaria mercenaria
Other Names
(accepted market & vernacular names)
Hard Clam, Northern Quahog, Quahog, Round Clam, Chowder Clam
Country of Origin
USA
Methods of Catch
Rakes & Tongs
FAO Regions
21
Bodies of Water
Atlantic Ocean, Great South Bay, Long Island Sound
Water Column
Benthic Zone: The lowest level of a body of water, such as the bottom of an ocean, lake, or river.
Seasonality
Year-Round
Freshness Guarantee
(minimum number of days from delivery)
3 Days
Environment
Saltwater
Raw Flesh Color
(color may lighten if frozen but return when thawed)
Creamy Yellowish
Ingredients
Northern Quahog
Allergens
Contains: Mollusk Shellfish (Northern Quahog)
Produced in a facility that processes fish and shellfish
Meat Yield
(for whole fish, this represents the fillet yield - varies due to seasonality/sourcing)

8 ounces per dozen

Length
(varies due to seasonality/sourcing)
1.75 - 2.25in
Width
(varies due to seasonality/sourcing)
1.5 - 2in
Thickness
(varies due to seasonality/sourcing)
1.25 - 1.5in
Packaging for Item
Packaged in nets to allow the shellfish to breathe.
Packaging for Order

See Packaging section of our FAQ page.

Where This is Shipped From
This item ships directly from the Fulton Fish Market in New York City and has been hand-selected by our fishmongers to ensure you receive the highest quality product.
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Preparation

To clean, or purge the clams of sand and sediment, we recommend soaking clams in salted water in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking.

Quick Cooking Instructions

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Notice

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. We recommend cooking your seafood to an internal temperature of 145°F for 15 seconds.