So as a general rule, if it's dead beforehand, its shell won't be closed (hence why you throw out the ones with open shells before cooking). During cooking, the clams are killed by the heat and in ...

Directions: Start by scrubbing clams under cold running water. Scrub clams to remove all sand from the shells. Once clams are cleaned, place clams in cold water, enough to cover. Allow clams to purge ...

Mussels from Prince Edward Island, cockles from New Zealand, periwinkles from Cape Cod and clams from Vancouver -- the shellfish on our dinner plates have flown in from all over for the occasion. And ...