a little muddy on the outside shells, but still an awesome product
Live Manila Clams – 10 lb Bag | Fresh, Sweet, Premium Clams Shipped Overnight
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$ 170.00 USD
Product Details
Our Fresh Softshell Clams are harvested daily by local clam diggers in Maine, ensuring you get the freshest clams delivered straight to your door. This 10 lb package is ideal for seafood feasts, offering 8 to 12 clams per pound, perfect for steaming, grilling, or making traditional New England clam chowder. Shipped via UPS Overnight with gel ice packs, your clams will arrive fresh and ready to cook.
Product Type: Fresh Softshell Clams
Weight: 10 lbs of wild-caught clams
Serving Recommendation: 1 lb per person (8 to 12 clams per pound)
Source: Harvested daily by local clam diggers in Maine
Delivery: Shipped via UPS Overnight with gel ice packs to ensure freshness. For more information, visit our Shipping Info.
All live clams are shipped overnight via UPS for maximum freshness. Orders are packed with gel ice in insulated containers to maintain temperature and clam vitality.
Please plan to receive the package on the first delivery attempt.
Overnight shipping is required for all live shellfish orders.
Storage Instructions
Upon arrival, remove clams from the bag and place them in a bowl or tray. Cover with a damp towel or paper towel—never store in fresh water.
Refrigerate at 34–38°F and cook within 24–48 hours.
Discard any clams that remain open and do not close when tapped.
How to Prepare & Cook
Rinse clams under cold running water and lightly scrub shells to remove sand. Manila clams cook quickly and pair well with:
Garlic-butter steamed clams
Pasta vongole
Chowders & seafood stews
Grilled or smoked clams
Asian-style miso broth or coconut curry
Clams should open naturally when cooked—discard any that remain closed.
Nutritional Benefits
Manila clams are rich in lean protein, omega-3s, vitamin B12, iron, and essential minerals. Low in fat and high in nutrient density, they’re a healthy, clean, sustainable seafood choice for families and home chefs.
Premium Live Manila Clams – 10 lb Bag
Manila Clams are prized by chefs and home cooks alike for their sweet, delicate flavor, tender texture, and naturally clean ocean finish. Harvested from pristine coastal waters and packed live to order, these clams arrive at peak vitality — ready for the table.
Why Manila Clams?
Exceptionally sweet and mild — less briny than East Coast varieties
Smooth, thin shells that open quickly and evenly
Ideal size for pasta, steaming, chowder, and raw bar presentations
Sustainably harvested from certified clean-water growing areas
Perfect For
Pasta Vongole – the classic Italian pairing
Steamed Clams – with white wine, garlic, and butter
New England Chowder – rich, creamy, and deeply flavored
Grilled or Roasted – finished with herb compound butter
Handling & Storage
Keep refrigerated at 35–40°F upon arrival
Store in an open container covered with a damp cloth — never in an airtight bag
Cook within 1–2 days of delivery for peak freshness
Discard any clams that do not open during cooking
Shipping
Shipped overnight in insulated packaging with gel packs to ensure live arrival. Live arrival guaranteed — if your order arrives with significant losses, contact us within 24 hours of delivery.