How to Cook Razor Clams Spanish Style

How to Cook Razor Clams Spanish Style
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Razor clams are one of the most delicious molluscs found in Spanish cuisine. They are rich in minerals such as calcium, iodine and magnesium, and are an ideal ingredient when you want seafood that's delicious and easy to eat. However, people don't always know how to prepare them at home, so this OneHowTo areticle explains how to cook razor clams Spanish in the most traditional Spanish ways so you can enjoy them at their best at home.

Cooking grilled razor clams

The most traditional way of cooking and eating razor clams in Spain is by grilling them. This is a very simple recipe which gives delicious results.

It is best to use a griddle pan or a non-stick pan to achieve the best results. Heat up the griddle or non-stick pan and add a few drops of olive oil and a little salt, preferably coarse salt.

Once hot, place the razor clams on the griddle flesh side down so they cook. Watch them while they're cooking as clams only need a minute to cook. If you go over this time, the seafood will become hard.

You can serve them like that or add a sauce made with garlic, parsley and olive oil. This is made by mixing one or half a clove of garlic with a handful of parsley and olive oil. Blend together with a mixer or blender, add a pinch of salt and then pour over the clams. Delicious!

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Steam cooking razor clams Spanish style

If you want a lighter and simpler way to enjoy this seafood, you can opt for steam cooking razor clams, with a recipe that you can make even without a steamer.

You just have to heat a pan with a glassful of water and add the razor clams. Cover the pan and allow it to continue cooking with steam, in the same way as when you cook mussels. When their shells have opened, turn off the heat and enjoy.

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The best accompaniments to razor clams Spanish style

Although some people prefer to enjoy razor clams with nothing but a little salt, the best accompaniments for this seafood include olive oil and lemon. So never forget to put these ingredients on the table when you're cooking razor clams Spanish style.

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