Razor Clams (Navajas)

[Stuck_At_Work]

On my last trip to Spain, I ate a shellfish called 'Navajas'. My gosh - they were unbelievable.

I simply assumed they were isolated to that region of the world. A couple days ago, an Italian chef used them in Iron Chef. Alton called them 'razor clams'.

What can y'all tell me about them? Do any restaurants serve them in Texas?

 

[biggie]

They are available in Texas. I see them all the time in Chinatown.

 

[SomeMildLanguage]

I had them at uchi the other day.

 

[foxyhorn]

I had some as an appetizer special at Pesce in Houston.

 

[jmrob93]

What do local freshwater clams taste like? I foung one in our creek that was 3 x 4 inches--huge-- sitting on the sandy bank--I tossed it in the water to keep some racoon from getting too easy of a meal

 

[Idahorn2]

Love these animals. They are usually about the size of a harmonica and are really meaty clams. The geoduck, or whatever, is just too big and tough. I always get razors in Seattle and Portland if they are in season; I think they are a NW speciality, but no reason other places can't have them. Fried with a light breading, lemon and a good tartar sauce. Not exactly avant garde, but that's how I like 'em.