I absolutely love razor clams, you don't see them on menus a lot, and I'm not really sure why because they are fantastic, as with all shellfish make sure they are fresh and alive! You can tell straight away, because when you touch them they shoot straight back into their shells!!
And like I keep banging on about, quick and easy is the key I think with razor clams, that way they don't over cook and become rubbery
If you can't get Razor clams, you can use mussels, other clams or even cockles
SHOPPING LIST
A good bunch of razor clams, they generally get sold in bunches
A good splash of olive oil
4 cloves of garlic crushed
A good splash of white wine
4 rashers of pancetta cut into lardons
A good handful of fresh breadcrumbs
A good handful of fresh chopped parsley
A good squeeze of lemon
METHOD
As I always keep telling you, have all of the ingredients ready and prepared
Firstly wash off the razor clams under cold running water
Now in a pan large enough to fit the clams into, heat the oil and add the garlic and pancetta
Now add the clams and the wine and put a lid on and cook for 1-2 minutes until the clams have opened
Remove the clams and discard any which haven't opened, place the opened clams onto a grill tray
Add the breadcrumbs, parsley and lemon to the pan juices
Heat through and then spoon the mixture over the clams
You can if you want dot a little butter over these but you don't have to
Place your clams under a hot grill for 2 minutes only
Serve immediately with some crusty bread to mop up all those fantastic delicious juices