Palourde Clams (1kg)

Our fishing vessels work out of Exmouth, Brixham and Newlyn, and operate in accordance with the Seafood Responsible Fishing Scheme. They keep us well topped up most days with a selection of fresh fish and shellfish, and a catch can often be on its way to the Greendale farm shop within hours of leaving the sea. If we can’t catch it ourselves, we source only from trusted suppliers with standards as high as our own. The fish available may vary, depending on the season, but a delicious variety is always to be found on our fish counter. From whole fish to fillets, live lobsters to shrimp, our wide selection is sold in a choice of portion sizes and prepared for your convenience by our skilled fishmongers.

These clams are live, so are best enjoyed as soon as possible once they’ve been delivered. Keep them in the fridge, and give them a rinse before using. Check to see if any have died before you start cooking (if they don’t close when you tap them, they’re dead), and also discard any that haven’t opened by the end of the cooking time.

Palourde Clams can be cooked quickly by steaming them over boiling water for 5-10 minutes, or until the shells start to open. They make a delicious addition to pasta dishes, most notably Spaghetti alle Vongole, a traditional Italian recipe made with white wine and garlic.