Clams are my jam 🔥 TECHNICALLY these are actually cockles, a cousin to the clam. Whether it’s clams, cockles or mussels, the recipe works for all of them and it’s fire!! See below for some prep tips! . 1️⃣ Soak your live clams, mussels or cockles in fresh water for 30 before cooking. They will release any grit and sand. 2️⃣ Discard any shells that float as they are dead. 3️⃣ The key to steaming shellfish IMO is to build up a nice base layer of flavors and then not to over cook them. As soon as they open (usually 4-5 mins) they are done! . sonomagourmet pizza sauce and garlic and herb olive oil . #seafood #surfnoturf #shellfish #clams #cockles #easyrecipe #garlic #wine #vallejo #westcoast #chucksflavortrain