My husband and I were planning a clam bake, but we had a family emergency and had to cancel.
The clams were purchased (little-necks) have been sitting in the fridge for a little over a week and half in a bucket of ice water.
I'd really hate to throw them out. All the clams are still closed tightly and smell fine.
I steamed a few to see if they would open and they opened completely after about 5-6 minutes.
Are these clams safe to eat?
2007-12-04 09:03:04 · 3 answers · asked by Mrs. Mustang 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Well... supposedly the clams are still alive since they were closed and opened up when you steamed them.
I would try to wash/soak and rinse a few times before cooking them to give them a chance to purge any waste built up over the past week.
After cooking, discard the one's that didn't open up.
2007-12-04 09:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by Dave C 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
believe me, you dont want to get food poisoning from clams!!!
I wouldnt eat them and I work at a raw bar, I called the kitchen mgr and he told me to tell you to toss them..... your better off buying new clams than getting sick or your guests sick!!
good luck!!!
2007-12-04 17:06:37 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Rhonda 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They are fine.. they have been chilling and they are still closed.. so have at it..
I will have mine w/ garlic and linguine please!
2007-12-04 17:18:23 · answer #3 · answered by Quasi 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋