Shells and all? Sure, you could but, most people are put off by crunchy chowder.
If you mean that you plan to substitute fresh clams into a recipe that calls for canned clams, of course you can.
What are clams used for? clam chowder
That means that the clams were overcooked, or they were too old to begin with.
* Baby Clams * Their shells * They do filter the water * A really good chowder (I prefer Manhatten style)
Clams and Cream to me. Sort of salty too.
Clam chowder. Usually any thick soup that contains fish or shellfish is considered a chowder.
Soup made with seafood and vegetables is CHOWDER....
One of the best clam chowder recipes using fresh clams involves sauting onions, celery, and garlic in butter, then adding fresh clams, clam juice, potatoes, and seasonings. Simmer until clams open, then add cream and thicken with a roux. Serve hot with crusty bread.
To prepare clams for clam chowder, first scrub them clean and soak them in salt water to remove sand. Steam or simmer the clams until they open, then remove the meat from the shells. Chop the clams and set aside. In a pot, cook bacon until crispy, then saut onions, celery, and potatoes. Add clam juice, broth, and seasonings, then simmer until vegetables are tender. Stir in chopped clams and cream, and simmer until heated through. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious clam chowder!
Potatoes, bacon, clams, and heavy cream.
The number of clams in a pound can vary depending on the species and size of the clams. Generally, there are about 10 to 15 medium-sized clams per pound. Smaller clams, like littlenecks, may yield around 20 to 30 per pound, while larger varieties, such as chowder clams, might have only 4 to 8 clams per pound. Always check the specific type for more accurate estimates.
To make a delicious and flavorful fresh clam chowder, start by sauting onions, celery, and garlic in butter. Add diced potatoes, fresh clams, clam juice, and seasonings like thyme and bay leaves. Simmer until the potatoes are tender and the clams are cooked. Finish with cream, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy your homemade clam chowder!
To make the best clam chowder with fresh clams, start by steaming the clams until they open. Remove the clams from their shells and chop them. In a pot, cook bacon until crispy, then saut onions, celery, and garlic. Add clam juice, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaves, then simmer until potatoes are tender. Stir in chopped clams, cream, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread.