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 celebrate one of the world's most unique dishes on the Half Shell Day.

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

Clams on the half shell can be raw, steamed, grilled, or even smoked.

In Rhode Island, one of Rhode Island's most popular "on the half shell" dish originated. Clams Casino is a dish with toasted breadcrumbs and bacon, often served as an appetizer. Legend has it that the Clam Casino's recipe dates back to 1917 and the Little Casino in Narragansett, Rhode Island, Rhode Island. According to Good Housekeeping, Julius Keller and Mrs. Paran Stevens, maître d'hôtel Julius Keller and Mrs. Paran Stevens created clams casino for her guests because she wanted to do something special and named it after the hotel. The dish was soon so popular, word spread, that it began to appear on menus around the country, and it soon became available on menus.

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On Half Shell Day, National Clams is a fun holiday to commemorate. Depending on your preferences, you can steaming or grilling. Clam enthusiasts leap in and tell the rest of the audience 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 up your favorite clam. Give Then a shout-out.

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

Hell faq, clams were found on the half shell FAQ

Is clams only served on the half shell?

A. No. A. No. A. No. In several dishes without the shell at all, Clams are served. For example, clam chowder 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.

Q. Can clams be frozen?

A. Yes. Yes. In fact, they can be frozen either on or off the half shell.