Palourdes Clams, 1kg

Palourdes Clams 1kg is 1kg of palourdes clams – the French carpet shell clam, with a firm, sweet flesh and a clean, briny flavour that makes them one of the most versatile and celebrated clam varieties in European cooking. Palourdes clams are the clam of choice in French coastal cooking. As a result, they appear on the menus of the finest French seafood restaurants as palourdes farcies and in simple steamed preparations. Furthermore, their size – larger than the common venus clam – makes them well-suited to stuffing and gratin preparations. In particular, palourdes farcies – stuffed with garlic butter and grilled – is one of the great simple French preparations.

About Palourdes Clams 1kg

We source our shellfish and specialist seafood from carefully chosen suppliers in Britain, Spain and the Atlantic coast. In particular, Spanish seafood holds a unique position in the world – the Galician coast, the Cantabrian Sea and the Mediterranean produce shellfish of a quality and variety that few other coastlines can match. As a result, we work directly with trusted Spanish suppliers who share our commitment to sustainable sourcing and genuine quality. Furthermore, provenance and handling matter enormously with shellfish. However, the difference between correctly handled shellfish and poorly handled alternatives is immediately apparent in flavour. In particular, freshness and correct chilling from catch to delivery defines the quality of every shellfish and seafood product we stock. Additionally, we choose products that professional kitchens rely on and that home cooks deserve to access. That commitment to professional-grade sourcing drives every decision we make. That is why this product from The Artisan Food Company consistently impresses even the most discerning cooks.

Why Choose Palourdes Clams 1kg From Us

Cooking shellfish and specialist seafood rewards confidence and simplicity above all. In contrast to meat cookery, shellfish requires very little time over heat. As a result, the most common mistake with shellfish is overcooking. Furthermore, mussels and clams need only the time it takes them to open. However, prawns and squid require equally brief cooking – a minute or two over very high heat is all that is needed. In particular, octopus is the exception – it requires long, gentle simmering to become tender before any further preparation. Moreover, quality ingredients like these suit simple preparations that allow the flavour of the seafood to dominate. Additionally, good olive oil, garlic, white wine and parsley are the natural companions to almost everything in this category. That restraint is the mark of a cook who understands the ingredient.

How to Cook Palourdes Clams 1kg

To get the very best from it:

• Purge in cold salted water for 30 to 60 minutes to remove any remaining sand before cooking.
• Steam in a covered pan with white wine, shallots and butter until all the shells have opened – 3 to 4 minutes.
• Furthermore, palourdes clams 1kg suit the classic gratin preparation – open raw, top with garlic butter and breadcrumbs and grill until golden.
• Additionally, use in a classic spaghetti alle vongole where the larger size produces a more generous portion of clam meat.

Perfect Pairings

This product pairs beautifully with:

• White wine, shallots and good butter for the finest simple preparation
• Garlic butter and breadcrumbs for a classic clam gratin
• Pasta, olive oil and parsley for spaghetti alle vongole
• A glass of Muscadet, Chablis or a chilled Picpoul alongside

Storage: Keep refrigerated and use within 2 days of delivery. Live shellfish should be kept in a bowl covered with a damp cloth, never in sealed plastic or submerged in water. Furthermore, discard any shellfish that do not open during cooking. However, do not discard those that open slightly before cooking – these are still alive and safe. Delivered fresh and ready to prepare.

However you cook it, Palourdes Clams 1kg brings a depth and character that only carefully sourced seafood can deliver. Moreover, the finest seafood always rewards the simplest preparations.