Look for topneck or cherrystone clams. These are the next-widest varieties of the same hard-shell clam variety, followed by littleneck and countneck. Read the original article on Tasting Table.

The shellfish species, also known as Stimpson’s hard clam or quahog, is renowned for its longevity and inhabits waters not only off Tohoku and farther north in Japan but also Russia.

Popular species of clam include: American hard shell clams – large clams with a thick, heavy shell Palourdes (also known as Manilla clams) – clams with a pretty, marbled shell that are ...

Be careful not to burn. Done. 1. Grill hard-shell clams over an open fire. 2. Throw away the first juice that comes out. 3. Once the clams have opened up, drizzle with soy sauce and cook for a while.