{"id":5393,"date":"2022-02-15T16:56:24","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T15:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.itticabuonocore.com\/senza-categoria\/how-to-store-razor-clams-follow-our-tips\/"},"modified":"2022-02-15T16:56:24","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T15:56:24","slug":"how-to-store-razor-clams-follow-our-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.itticabuonocore.com\/en\/wiki-en\/how-to-store-razor-clams-follow-our-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to store razor clams: follow our tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Razor clams, delicious shellfish with a unique flavor, have always been part of Italy\u2019s seas and tables! <\/strong><\/p>\n

These bivalve mollusks are also known in some areas as \u201ccappalunga\u201d or \u201csea candles\u201d.<\/p>\n

They have a brown shell with yellowish and grayish streaks on the outside<\/strong>, while the flesh inside is white<\/strong> and candle-like in appearance.<\/p>\n

There are two main families: Solenidae and Pharidae<\/strong>, which are further divided into six species. To learn more: click here to discover everything about razor clams<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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How to cook razor clams <\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\"RazorAs mentioned, razor clams<\/strong> are a common sight at the table and can be prepared in many different ways.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Rich in minerals and meaty in texture, they make for a low-calorie dish that provides iron, phosphorus, sodium and protein<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

How can you cook them? Well, they can be enjoyed both raw <\/a>and cooked.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Raw, they\u2019re excellent with just a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of olive oil and some chopped parsley<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can cook them to prepare soups<\/a><\/strong>, sauces, or seafood-based dishes, either on their own or with other ingredients.<\/p>\n

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How to store razor clams <\/strong><\/h2>\n

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There are several ways to store razor clams, and the first thing to decide is whether you want to store them alive or after they\u2019ve been cooked<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To keep razor clams alive, you can use the refrigerator<\/strong> and <\/strong>also a saturated saltwater solution<\/strong>. If they\u2019ve already been cooked, you can store them in the fridge or freezer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Be careful though: be sure they\u2019re alive and fresh before cooking. How can you tell if a razor clam is alive? Just touch the foot: if it pulls back like a snail\u2019s antenna, it\u2019s alive <\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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How to store razor clams in the fridge <\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\"RazorSince razor clams are shellfish, they can be stored in the refrigerator as long as they are alive and fresh<\/strong>. So, first of all, it\u2019s essential to check this key detail.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also very important not to rinse them under running water<\/strong>. These mollusks<\/strong> can survive outside their natural marine environment for about 2\u20133 days<\/strong> thanks to their ability to retain the necessary nutrients inside their shells. However, exposing them to fresh running water can cause shock and lead to their death. <\/p>\n

To store razor clams in the fridge, simply bundle them tightly together using rubber bands: <\/strong>this keeps the clams from slipping out of their shells. Then wrap them in a damp cotton cloth and place them in the least cold part of the fridge<\/strong>, usually the lower shelves, for 1\u20132 days. After the third day, it\u2019s best to either freeze them or use an alternative method, such as storing them in a saturated salt solution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If the razor clams have already been cooked, they can be stored in the refrigerator for 4\u20135 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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How to store razor clams in a saturated salt solution <\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\"RazorAnother option to keep razor clams alive in the fridge and extend their shelf life is to store them in a jar with a saturated salt solution.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To do this, you’ll only need alive razor clams and jars. Prepare the saturated solution by boiling 1 liter of water with 350 grams of fine salt until the salt no longer dissolves: at that point, the water becomes saturated<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Once the solution is ready and has cooled down, pour it into the jars and add the razor clams. Seal the jars with a lid and place them in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n

In both of the storage methods described above, once you remove the razor clams from the fridge, it\u2019s important to check whether they\u2019re still alive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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How to store razor clams in the freezer <\/strong><\/h2>\n

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To store razor clams for a longer period, you can use the freezer. Frozen razor clams will keep for up to 4 months.<\/strong><\/p>\n

How do you freeze razor clams?<\/p>\n

Start by cleaning the shells and soaking the clams in salted water to purge any sand<\/strong>. This step takes about 3\u20134 hours. If needed, repeat the process, rinsing them several times until fully clean. <\/p>\n

Then, place the clams into resealable plastic freezer bags and put them in the freezer.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can freeze the clams after cooking them in a saucepan for about 6\u20137 minutes.<\/strong> Always make sure to follow the same cleaning steps we shared before. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like more information, feel free to contact us: we\u2019ll be happy to answer all your questions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Razor clams, delicious shellfish with a unique flavor, have always been part of Italy\u2019s seas and tables! These bivalve mollusks are also known in some areas as \u201ccappalunga\u201d or \u201csea candles\u201d. They have a brown shell with yellowish and grayish streaks on the outside, while the flesh inside is white and candle-like in appearance. There […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":4716,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[128],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5393","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wiki-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.itticabuonocore.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.itticabuonocore.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.itticabuonocore.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.itticabuonocore.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.itticabuonocore.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5393"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/stage.itticabuonocore.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5393\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.itticabuonocore.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4716"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.itticabuonocore.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.itticabuonocore.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.itticabuonocore.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}