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Steamers (Soft Shell Clams) - In Shell 2 Lb
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Stuffed Clams - 8 Pieces
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Cape Cod Sea Clam Pie - Frozen
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Clam Strips - Fresh 2 Lb
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Wild Mussels - 2 Lb
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Chopped Surf Clams - Frozen 2 Lb
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Clam Chowder Kit
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Chopped Surf Clams - Fresh 2 Lb
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Razor Clams - In Shell 2 Lb
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Hardshell Clams - 25 Pieces
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Fisherman's Platter Kit - Seafood Sampler
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Surf Clam Juice - Frozen 2 Lb
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Razor Clam Meat - Frozen 8 Oz
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Razor Clams in Olive Oil - 1 Piece
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Few foods say New England like fresh clams. From a bucket of steamers with drawn butter to a plate of golden fried whole bellies, clams are versatile, quick to cook, and full of sweet ocean flavor. Their taste and texture vary by type, size, and how they are harvested.
Intershell offers clams for frying, steaming, raw bars, chowder, pasta, and more. Choose the right clam for your dish below, then check each product page for current size, origin, and availability.
Types of Clams We Sell
Whole Belly Clams
The New England classic and our best seller. These Ipswich-style clams keep the whole soft belly intact, giving fried clams their signature sweet, briny, tender bite. Available fresh or frozen, and perfect with our seafood breading.
Shop whole belly clamsSteamers (Soft Shell Clams)
Soft shell clams, known as steamers, have thin shells and sweet, tender meat. They are the traditional choice for a New England steamer pot, served with broth and drawn butter.
Shop steamersHardshell Clams (Littlenecks)
Hardshell clams, or quahogs, include littlenecks and cherrystones. Smaller littlenecks are ideal raw on the half shell or steamed, while larger ones are perfect for chowder, pasta, and stuffed clams.
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Prized for their sweet, briny flavor and firm texture, razor clams are excellent grilled, sauteed, or steamed. Available in the shell or as shucked razor clam meat.
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Large Atlantic surf clams deliver a bold, sweet flavor. Enjoy them live in the shell, or as ready-to-use chopped clams and clam strips for frying, chowder, and sauces.
Shop surf clamsPrepared Clam Favorites
Skip the prep with our ready-made clam classics, including New England stuffed clams, Cape Cod clam pie, and a clam chowder kit.
Shop all clamsHow to Choose the Right Clams
Pick your clams based on how you plan to cook them:
- For fried clams: whole belly clams or clam strips.
- For a steamer pot: soft shell steamers.
- For raw on the half shell: small littleneck hardshell clams.
- For clam chowder: chopped surf clams or large hardshells.
- For pasta and linguine: littleneck clams.
- For grilling or sauteing: razor clams or littlenecks.
How to Cook Clams
Clams are quick and forgiving to cook. The three most popular methods are:
Steaming
Steam soft shell steamers or littlenecks in a little water, wine, or broth for 5 to 10 minutes, until the shells open. Discard any that stay shut.
Frying
Coat whole belly clams or clam strips in seafood breading and fry until golden and crisp.
Raw on the Half Shell
Serve small, very fresh littleneck clams raw with lemon and mignonette, like oysters.
For a full walkthrough on buying, storing, and preparing hardshell clams, see our clam guide, and browse more shellfish recipes.
Popular Clam Dishes
Classic ways to enjoy clams include New England clam chowder, crispy fried whole belly clams, a steaming pot of steamers with butter, baked stuffed clams, linguine with clams, and clams added to a seafood boil alongside mussels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of clams can I buy from Intershell?
We carry whole belly frying clams, soft shell steamers, hardshell littleneck clams, razor clams, and Atlantic surf clams, plus prepared clam favorites like stuffed clams, clam pie, clam strips, and chowder. The exact selection changes with the season and harvest.
What are whole belly clams?
Whole belly clams are shucked clams with the soft belly left intact, the New England style used for classic fried clams. They are prized for their sweet, briny flavor and tender, juicy texture, and are available fresh or frozen.
What is the difference between steamers and hardshell clams?
Steamers are soft shell clams with thin, brittle shells and tender meat, best for steaming. Hardshell clams, or quahogs, have thick shells and firmer meat, and include littlenecks and cherrystones used raw, steamed, or in chowder.
Are your clams fresh or frozen?
We offer both. Live and fresh clams are shipped cold for the best flavor, while frozen options such as whole belly clams, chopped clams, and clam strips are convenient to keep on hand. Each product page lists whether it is fresh, live, or frozen.
What are the best clams for frying?
Whole belly clams are the top choice for classic fried clams, and clam strips are a great option too. Coat them in seafood breading and fry until golden for the true clam shack experience at home.
What are the best clams for clam chowder?
Chopped surf clams and larger hardshell clams are ideal for chowder because of their bold flavor and meaty texture. A clam chowder kit makes it even easier.
How do I store fresh clams?
Keep live clams in the refrigerator in an open container covered with a damp cloth so they can breathe, and use them within a day or two. Do not store them sealed in plastic or submerged in fresh water.
How many clams per person?
As a main course, plan on about 1 pound of steamers or 6 to 8 littleneck clams per person, and adjust up for bigger appetites or a mixed seafood spread.
Order Clams Online
Explore the currently available selection of whole belly clams, steamers, littlenecks, razor clams, surf clams, and prepared clam favorites.
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