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Q: What is the difference between steamers and hardshell clams?

Steamers are soft shell clams with thin shells and tender meat, best for steaming. Hardshell clams, or quahogs, have thick shells and firmer meat.

Q: Are your clams fresh or frozen?

We offer both. Each product page lists whether the clams are fresh, live, or frozen.

Q: How do I store fresh clams?

Keep live clams refrigerated in an open container covered with a damp cloth so they can breathe. Do not seal them in plastic or submerge them in fresh water.

Rowley River Babe Oysters - 25 Pieces

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Cleaned Quahog Shells

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Whole Silver Hake (Whiting) - Fresh 4 Lb

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Bulk Green Crab - 10 Lb

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Bulk Silver Hake (Whiting) - 10 Lb

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Salmon Portions - Frozen 10 Lb

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Skate Wing Fillets - Frozen 2 Lb

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Channel Whelk (Smooth Conch) - 2 Lb

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Lobster Tails - Frozen 2 Piece Per Pack

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Halibut Cheeks - Frozen 2 Lb

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Whole Haddock - Fresh 4 Lb

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Gallon Surf Clam Juice - Frozen 8 Lb

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Bulk Periwinkles (Babbalucci) - 10 Lb

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Bulk Northern Moon Snail - 10 Lb

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Oysters (Our Choice) - 25 Pc

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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.

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Steamers (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.

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Hardshell 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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Razor Clams

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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Surf Clams

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.

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Prepared 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.

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How 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.

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.

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Rowley River Babe Oysters - 25 Pieces

Cleaned Quahog Shells

Whole Silver Hake (Whiting) - Fresh 4 Lb

Bulk Green Crab - 10 Lb

Bulk Silver Hake (Whiting) - 10 Lb

Salmon Portions - Frozen 10 Lb

Skate Wing Fillets - Frozen 2 Lb

Channel Whelk (Smooth Conch) - 2 Lb

Bulk Channel Whelk (Smooth Conch) - 10 Lb

Lobster Tails - Frozen 2 Piece Per Pack

Halibut Cheeks - Frozen 2 Lb

Whole Haddock - Fresh 4 Lb

Gallon Surf Clam Juice - Frozen 8 Lb

Bulk Periwinkles (Babbalucci) - 10 Lb

Bulk Northern Moon Snail - 10 Lb

Oysters (Our Choice) - 25 Pc