Clam on the Half Shell Day is celebrating on March 31, Clams on the Half Shell Day is a great day for all seafood lovers. Clams can be eaten raw, steamed, boiled, baked or fried. This dish was developed for a wealthy woman who wanted something special for her guests.
One popular “on the half shell” recipe originated in Rhode Island. Legend has it the recipe for Clam Casino dates back to 1917 and the Little Casino in Narragansett, Rhode Island. When you buy clams in the shell, they must be alive. This is the same rule, as with oysters. Be sure that clams' shells are tightly closed. If they are slightly open, a light tap should make them quickly shut. If the clams you chose are dead, they cannot be eaten.
