How to Cook Live Manila Clams at Home: Fresh, Sweet & Delivered Overnight
How to Cook Live Manila Clams at Home: Fresh, Sweet & Delivered Overnight
Live Manila Clams are one of the most flavorful, versatile, and easy-to-cook seafood options available today. Known for their sweet, tender meat and clean briny flavor, these Pacific clams are perfect for everything from pasta dishes to elegant seafood appetizers.
At Global Seafoods, we offer Live Manila Clams in a generous 10 lb bag, shipped overnight by UPS to ensure live arrival and peak freshness. Whether you're planning a seafood feast or stocking up your kitchen, these clams deliver restaurant-quality flavor at home.
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Live Manila Clams – 10 lbs
https://globalseafoods.com/products/
⭐ Why Choose Live Manila Clams?
Manila clams are prized for their:
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Naturally sweet flavor
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Tender bite
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Quick cooking time
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Perfect size for steaming, pasta, and soups
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Clean shells and minimal sand
Unlike other clams, Manila clams cook evenly and open quickly, making them perfect for home kitchens and large gatherings.
⭐ How to Store Live Clams for Maximum Freshness
When your clams arrive:
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Remove them from the shipping bag
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Place into a bowl or tray
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Cover with a damp cloth
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Store in the fridge (34–38°F)
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Cook within 24–48 hours
⚠️ Never store clams in fresh water—they will drown.
⭐ How to Clean Manila Clams the Right Way
Cleaning is simple:
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Rinse under cold water
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Lightly scrub shells
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Check for any cracked or open clams
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Tap open clams—discard those that don’t close
A quick rinse is all they need since Manila clams naturally purge sand.
⭐ Best Ways to Cook Live Manila Clams
1. Classic Garlic-Butter Steamed Clams
A simple, flavorful recipe ready in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients: Butter, garlic, white wine, parsley, lemon.
Directions: Steam clams in garlic butter and wine until shells open. Serve with toasted bread.
2. Italian Pasta Vongole (Clam Linguine)
Authentic Italian flavor with fresh Manila clams.
Ingredients: Olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, white wine, parsley, linguine.
Directions: Steam clams separately, combine with pasta, and finish with parsley and lemon.
3. Creamy New England Clam Chowder
Perfect for cold days and seafood lovers.
Ingredients: Potatoes, bacon, cream, onions, celery, spices.
Directions: Steam clams, add to creamy chowder base, and simmer until rich and thick.
4. Asian Garlic-Soy Steamed Clams
A light, flavorful broth packed with umami.
Ingredients: Soy sauce, garlic, ginger, green onions, sesame oil.
Directions: Steam clams in broth and serve with rice or noodles.
5. Coconut Curry Manila Clams (Thai-Style)
A rich, aromatic seafood dish with a tropical twist.
Ingredients: Coconut milk, red curry paste, lime, basil.
Directions: Steam clams in curry broth until open, serve with jasmine rice.
6. Grilled Manila Clams with Herb Butter
Great for summer BBQs.
Ingredients: Herb butter, lemon, smoked paprika.
Directions: Grill clams over high heat until they open; top with herb butter.
7. Cioppino – Italian Seafood Stew
A hearty San Francisco classic.
Ingredients: Tomato broth, wine, garlic, shrimp, crab, fish.
Directions: Add clams last; simmer until shells open.
8. Clams in White Wine & Tomatoes
A bright and flavorful Mediterranean dish.
Ingredients: Cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil, white wine.
Directions: Steam clams with tomatoes for a colorful, fresh dish.
9. Japanese Sake-Steamed Clams
Delicate, clean flavors with a classic Japanese touch.
Ingredients: Sake, soy sauce, mirin, ginger.
Directions: Steam clams in a light sake broth; finish with green onions.
10. Spicy Clam Udon Soup
Comforting noodle soup with seafood flavor.
Ingredients: Udon noodles, dashi broth, chili oil, garlic, green onions.
Directions: Add steamed clams at the end and serve hot.
⭐ Why Overnight Shipping Matters
To keep clams alive and safe to eat, speed matters.
That’s why all live Manila clams are shipped:
✔ Overnight via UPS
✔ In insulated boxes
✔ Packed with gel ice
✔ With live arrival guarantee
Fast delivery ensures your clams arrive ready to cook and full of flavor.
⭐ Order Your 10 lb Bag Today
If you want the cleanest, sweetest, most reliable live clams for your recipes, our 10 lb Manila Clams are the perfect choice.
👉 Shop Live Manila Clams (10 lbs)
https://globalseafoods.com/products/
Pair them with your favorite seafood, pasta, or seasonal vegetables to create restaurant-quality meals at home.
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