Littleneck Clams

Littleneck Clams

$29.24 per dozen

$85.49$138.00

Littleneck clams are the tiniest hardshell clams, having a mild, saline ocean flavor and extremely soft flesh. Similar to their East Coast counterparts, cherrystone and topneck, but smaller in size and significantly sweeter.

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Littleneck Clams

Littleneck clams are the tiniest hardshell clams, having a mild, saline ocean flavor and extremely soft flesh. Similar to their East Coast counterparts, cherrystone and topneck, but smaller in size and significantly sweeter.

  • Our littleneck clams are harvested along the Atlantic coast from Maine to Florida and delivered live.
  • They are named after Little Neck Bay on Long Island.
  • Littleneck clam stocks aren’t depleted or experiencing overfishing.
  • Littleneck clams are excellent served raw.
  • Cherrystone, topneck, and littleneck clams are all the same species of Atlantic hard shells or quahogs. The name refers to the size.
  • The colorful shells were once highly valued and used as currency for Native Americans.
Species Name

Mercenaria mercenaria

Other Names

Hard Clam, Northern Quahog, Quahog, Round Clam, Chowder Clam

Country of Origin

USA

Methods of Catch

Rakes & Tongs

Bodies of Water

Atlantic Ocean, Great South Bay, Long Island Sound

Seasonality

Year-Round

Freshness Guarantee

3 Days

Ingredients

Northern Quahog

Number of Clams

2 Dozen, 3 Dozen, 4 Dozen, 5 Dozen, 6 Dozen

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