Chinese-Style Razor Clams with Garlic

These Chinese-style razor clams are sauteed quickly with garlic and soy sauce until just tender and fragrant. It’s a classic Cantonese seafood dish that looks impressive, yet comes together quickly with minimal ingredients, and is perfect for sharing as part of a family-style meal.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Asian, Chinese

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 5

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 85kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh razor clams cleaned well
1 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil
2 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
3 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoon finely chopped shallot or onion
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
2 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Garnish:

chopped green onion
chopped fresh red chili
1-2 tablespoon chili oil to taste

Instructions

Prepare the razor clams:

Rinse the razor clams thoroughly under cold running water.
Soak them in lightly salted water for 20 minutes to help purge sand.
Rinse again and drain well.
Discard any clams that are cracked or do not close when tapped.

Cook:

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high.
Add ginger, garlic and shallot, stir-fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds -- don't burn).
Toss in razor clams, stir quickly, then add Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and sugar.
Cover with a lid and cook for 3-5 minutes until clams open. Discard any that stay closed.
Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, red chili and chili oil, if desired.
Serve hot with steamed rice.

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