Cooking - Cooking A Whole Chicken - Clams - Tips On Preparation And Cooking

I recently bought a bag of mussels even though I realized that my knowledge of shellfish is limited. I decided to

There are two basic types of clams soft shell and hard shell. Live soft-shell clams in their shells partially open so they should be rinsed well before cooking. Dip them in salt water for at least two hours BEFORE the cooking and rinse with fresh water. Soft-shell clams are never eaten raw.

Hard-shell clams come in a different

It is good for the mussels to open while saving them but all mussels that do not close when tapped disposal. Also put clams with cracked shells or shells that can be easily pried apart. Another test is the mussels in a pan of water. Someone that float should be discarded.

To prepare mussels for cooking first scrubbing their shells with a stiff brush to remove dirt sand and debris. You can also soak mussels in salt water for several hours before cooking.

To shuck clams you can freeze them for up to twenty minutes for the opening of the burden mussel. Remove from the freezer and wait a few minutes. The shells are easier to open.