List of clam dishes
== List of clam dishes ==
Clam dishes are a popular category of seafood cuisine that feature clams as the primary ingredient. Clams are bivalve mollusks found in both saltwater and freshwater environments. They are enjoyed in various culinary traditions around the world, often prepared in a variety of ways including steaming, baking, frying, and in soups and stews.
Popular Clam Dishes[edit | edit source]
- Clam chowder: A rich and creamy soup that typically includes clams, potatoes, onions, and celery. There are several regional variations, including New England clam chowder and Manhattan clam chowder.
- Clams casino: A dish where clams are topped with breadcrumbs, bacon, and other seasonings, then baked until golden brown.
- Clam bake: A traditional New England method of cooking clams, often involving steaming them over layers of seaweed, along with other ingredients like corn, potatoes, and sometimes lobster.
- Spaghetti alle vongole: An Italian pasta dish made with clams, garlic, olive oil, white wine, and parsley.
- Clam dip: A creamy dip made with minced clams, cream cheese, and various seasonings, often served with crackers or bread.
- Clam pizza: A type of pizza that features clams as a topping, often accompanied by garlic, olive oil, and herbs.
- Clam fritters: Small, deep-fried cakes made with a batter that includes chopped clams, flour, and seasonings.
- Clam linguine: A pasta dish similar to spaghetti alle vongole, but typically made with linguine pasta and a sauce of clams, garlic, and white wine.
Regional Variations[edit | edit source]
- New England clam chowder: A creamy, milk-based chowder that is thickened with potatoes and often includes bacon or salt pork.
- Manhattan clam chowder: A tomato-based chowder that includes clams, vegetables, and sometimes bacon or salt pork.
- Rhode Island clam chowder: A clear broth chowder that is less creamy than New England clam chowder and does not include tomatoes like Manhattan clam chowder.
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