To open a clam without killing it use a butter knife and insert the knife where the 2 clam shells meet opposite to the hinge.
Then twist the knife and pry the clam open.
Don't use a shark paring knife or other sharp knife as it could kill the clam or injure the clam.
To purge clams in water submerge the clams in a large bowl of cold water along with a good amount of salt.
You should use around 1/3 cup of salt per gallon of water to purge clams in water.
Then allow the clams to soak in the salt water for around 20 minutes to an hour and allow the clams to filter out the sand and any grit they have from their shells.
If necessary repeat the process of purging the clams until the bottom of the bowl is clean.
Using salt water is essential to purging clams as it mimics the environment of the ocean and encourages the clams to naturally filter out the sand.
It's important to soak the clams in water before cooking them is so the clams can purge and clean themselves of any sand and grit that they may have taken in.
The reason you soak clams is to purge the clams and remove any sand or grit that the clams may have ingested.
You soak the clams and purge the clams by placing the clams in saltwater and it causes the clams to expel the sediment and filter the water through their shells.
Soaking the clams allows the clams to basically clean themselves before you cook them.
Clams are very good for you and are a healthy food.
Clams are beneficial to your health as clams are packed with nutrients such as vitamin B12, protein, omega 3 fatty acids and selenium which are essential.
These nutrients and fatty acids in clams are essential for muscle health, cardiovascular health, brain health and nerve function.
Clams also contain iron and potassium which help support a healthy immune system and regulate blood pressure.
The omega 3 fatty acids in clams are also good for heart health.
The vitamin B12 in clams is crucial for proper nerve function and production of energy in the body.
Clams also provide the body with a good amount of lean protein that is important for muscle repair and muscle building.
when eating clams be sure the clams are fully cooked and cooked thoroughly to prevent bacteria.
Eating raw or undercooked clams are what is bad for your health as they ingest bacteria like Vibrio parahaemolyticus which is a common bacteria found in shellfish and can make you sick.