How to store razor clams: 4 tips
Razor clams (also called cappelunghe or sea candles ), small marine molluscs with delicious meat, are a true gastronomic treasure of our sea. However, to fully appreciate their flavor, it is important that they are kept fresh and, therefore, stored appropriately.
In this text, we will see in detail how to store razor clams correctly. First, however, let’s discover something more about these particular molluscs with a delicate sea flavour.
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What are razor clams?
Razor clams are bivalve molluscs widespread mainly in the Adriatic Sea , but they are also found in the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Sardinian Sea . As well as being enjoyed in cooking, razor clams are often used to fish for bream .
Razor clam shells have a typically cylindrical and elongated shape (similar to a candle) with a brown color covered by yellowish stripes.
Belonging to the second fundamental group of foods , razor clams are especially suitable for low-calorie diets, as they contain few calories .
In particular, 100 grams of edible part of razor clam correspond to approximately 90 Kcal, particularly divided into proteins and lipids , in particular:
- Protein: 15 g
- Fat: 2.2 g
Razor clams also have a considerable amount of sodium , mainly due to sea water, as well as good percentages of iron and B vitamins .
How to store razor clams?
Now that we know these delicious molluscs a little better, let’s finally see 4 tips for their conservation .
How to store razor clams in the refrigerator?
- First, you need to check that the molluscs are actually alive: if not, it is best to throw them in the garbage immediately. To make sure they are alive, simply touch the foot of the mollusc and notice if it promptly withdraws towards the inside of the shell.
- After making sure the razor clams are alive and fresh, group them into small bunchesand tie each group together with a rubber band . This operation is important to prevent the molluscs from escaping from their shells.
- At this point, moisten a (clean) kitchen cloth and use it to completely wrap each group of razor clams tied together. Finally, place them in the refrigerator, where they can survive for up to a maximum of 3 days . If you want to keep the razor clams for more than 3 days, place them in the freezer or freezer .
- Another methodto effectively preserve razor clams is to boil water with plenty of salt . Continue adding salt until it no longer dissolves, a sign that the solution has become saturated . Then let the water and salt solution cool . Now take some glass jars and place the razor clams inside, covering them completely with the freshly prepared solution. Finally, close the jars and place them in the fridge or freezer (depending on how long you want to keep them).
How to store razor clams in the freezer when cooked
You can store the razor clams in the freezer even when cooked : about 7 or 8 minutes are enough to cook.
You can store the razor clams in airtight containers , once again, in the freezer . To this end, however, it is necessary to proceed with cleaning the molluscs .
Place the razor clams in airtight containers and place them in the freezer (with a label showing the date), where they can be stored for up to 4 months.
