NATIONAL CLAMS ON THE HALF SHELL DAY – March 31
Fri Mar 31st

National Clams On The Half Shell Day

On the Half Shell Day, clam enthusiasts will have a day to celebrate one of the world's most popular dishes.

The best variety of hardshell clams (also called Quahogs) for serving on the half-shell is the topneck, but you'll also find recipes using littlenecks and cherrystone. The topnecks measure about two inches across, and the meaty clam is just right for a bite-sized morsel of Atlantic saltwater goodness.

On the half shell, clams can be raw, steamed, grilled, or even smoked.

Rhode Island is home to one of Rhode Island's most popular "on the half shell" dish. Clams Casino is often served as an appetizer, and it features toasted breadcrumbs and bacon. Legend has it, Clam Casino's recipe dates back to 1917 and the Little Casino in Narragansett, Rhode Island, Rhode Island. Good Housekeeping Julius Keller and Mrs. Paran Stevens created clams casino for her guests after the hotel, as she wanted to create something unique and named it after the hotel. Word spread, and the dish soon became so popular, that it began to appear on menus around the country.

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On Half Shell Day, it's National Clams is a fun holiday to commemorate! Depending on your preferences, you can steaming or grilling. Clam enthusiasts get up and tell the rest of the crowd what they've been missing. Demonstrate the best way to enjoy them, as well as the flavors and side dishes. On the half shell dish, order your favorite clam. Give Then, the restaurant a shout-out.

To post on social media, use the hashtag #ClamsOnTheHalfShellDay.

Hell faq, clams on the half shell FAQ

Are clams only served on the half shell? Q. Is clams available on the half shell?

A. No. A. No. A. No. In several dishes without the shell are available, clams are served. clam chowder, for example, is a delectable soup.

Q. What other seafood is served on the half shell?

A. Oysters are another seafood dish served on the half shell..

Can clams be frozen? Q. Is it frozen? Yes, yes. In fact, they can be frozen either on or off the half shell..