Littleneck Clams - Dozen

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.
• 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.
• The colorful shells were once highly valued and used as currency for Native Americans.