Gulf of Maine Steamer Clams - 1 lb.
Sustainably Sourced in Maine
Harvested by Hand by Local Clam Diggers
Supplied Live
Approximately 8–10 Clams per Pound
One Pound Recommended per Person
Species: Soft-shell clam (Mya arenaria)
Gulf of Maine Steamer Clams — 1 lb
Enjoy live soft-shell steamer clams, harvested by local clam diggers in Maine and sold by the pound. Their tender meat suits a traditional steamed-clam meal with broth and melted butter.
Sustainably Sourced Maine Clams
Our Gulf of Maine steamer clams are sustainably sourced and harvested by hand by local clam diggers in Maine. Maine’s soft-shell clam management includes minimum-size rules, harvest licensing and local conservation programs that use measures such as conservation closures to manage the resource.
Follow the product’s live-shellfish handling and cooking instructions before serving. Learn about Our Sustainability Standards.
Some clams may break in transit and are not eligible for a refund.
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Our Gulf of Maine steamer clams are sustainably sourced and harvested by hand by local clam diggers in Maine. Maine’s soft-shell clam management includes minimum-size rules, harvest licensing and local conservation programs that use measures such as conservation closures to manage the resource.
What’s the Serving Size for Gulf of Maine Steamer Clams?
Each order of Gulf of Maine Steamer Clams is shipped in a 1 lb. bag, which will include anywhere from 8-10 steamer clams. It is recommended to serve 1 lb. as a main dish, or 1/2 pound as an appetizer.
Steamer Clams make the perfect complement to any meal, whether served as an appetizer with a lobster dinner or a USDA Prime Black Angus Boneless Ribeye Steak. You can also pair Steamer Clams with some of our other appetizers and sides for a tapas-like meal everyone at the table is sure to enjoy..
Notice: We hand-pack every order of clams with bubble wrap, however, some clams may break in transit due to their soft shell. Please plan your event accordingly.
Nutritional Benefits of Clams.
Like lobster and crab, clams are another highly nutritious shellfish packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals to help support a healthy lifestyle.
A 3 oz. serving of clams packs a whopping 22 grams of protein and just 2 grams of fat. Clams also provide a high amount of vitamins B12, which aids in brain functionality, digestion, and sleeping better; vitamin C, which aids in immunity and repairing the body; and iron to support muscle repair and regulate cellular growth.
Arrival checks
Your steamer clams arrive live and fresh, never frozen. Their soft shells naturally remain partly open around the neck. Gently touch the neck: a live clam should move or retract it. Expect a clean, mild sea smell.
Before cooking, discard clams with cracked or broken shells, limp necks that do not respond to touch, or sour, rancid or ammonia odors. Contact us promptly with photos if you have an arrival concern.
Storage
Refrigerate promptly at 35–40°F in a well-ventilated container. Do not seal live clams in an airtight bag or container, or store them submerged in water. Keep refrigerated until ready to cook. For best quality, enjoy within 48 hours of delivery.
Learn How To Cook Steamer Clams With Ease!
Check out our step by step instructions on how to cook steamer clams written by Julian and team... check out our special local guest Vanessa Seeder with our video walk throughs!
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Thank you, Janet! We're thrilled you enjoyed the clams and our service. Looking forward to serving you again!
Steamers are my absolute favorite and living in California I have nothing that compares out here. I took a chance and ordered 3 lbs from Maine Lobster company and was blown away by how fresh, large and juicy these clams were. OUTSTANDING! I'll be back for more!
Hi Jeannie! We're thrilled to hear you loved our Gulf of Maine Steamer Clams. Nothing beats the freshness from Maine! Thank you for your wonderful feedback, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
Such a treat for a Texas girl that LOVES steamers! No waste. Great size and delicious!
Hi Lori, we're thrilled to hear you loved the steamers! Thanks for sharing your experience. Hope to serve you again soon!
We are originally from Cape Cod so we know quality Lobster and Steamers and these were perfect, well packed and fresh when arrived.
It was my Husband’s Birthday and he throughly enjoyed it. I will continue to order in the future.
Hi Mary, thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear the steamers were perfect and enjoyed on such a special occasion. Looking forward to your next order. Happy birthday to your husband!
All arrived as ordered. Really fresh and great size. I believe they were much closer to 3# than 2.5, very happy. And all the clams were good. A couple had cracked shells but very alive when arrived. Thank you Maine Lobster Now 👍👍
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Hi Dennis, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the clams and that they arrived fresh and just as you wanted! Thanks for your kind words and support. Looking forward to serving you again!
The clams that survived were good, but didn’t look all that healthy. Package was poor. Sending to a warm climate you need more than three ice packs. They were warm when they got here.
Hi Feinman, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the clams that survived, but we're sorry to hear about the packaging and shipping issues. We'll look into better cooling options for warmer climates to ensure freshness. We appreciate your input and hope to serve you better next time!
Delivery as expected. Quality packing with Fresh and Quality products. Well worth the price! Definitely recommend!
These Maine steamers were fresh when they arrived and very sweet flavored. The perfect appetizer before our lobster dinner.
We ordered 3 pounds of these amazing steamers as part of our Christmas Eve dinner (also ordered clam chowder...outstanding and two 2-pound lobsters which were alive and kicking). Since I was raised in MA and Cape Cod, lobsters and steamers were our go to dinners. We dug our own steamers and cooked them the same day. Since moving to FL 2 years ago, we truly craved New England seafood. This was our 5th order with mainelobsternow.com and I can honestly say every single order was perfect! The steamers were fresh and I must admit I cooked them perfectly. It brought back wonderful memories of our family dinners. My next order (thanks to our son) will be arriving on January 10. Love this company!
Half of the shells were broken because of rough handling during shipping.
Outstanding Service m, fresh steamers and Lobsta made for a great weekend surprise!
Always excellent, very well packaged, and arriving on time. Will continue to use their seafood every time I want a special meal with wife or friends.
The steamers were delicious!!!
The arrived on time along with our lobsters!! Will definitely order again.
These tasted very fresh and delicious. I gave it a 4 rather than 5 because the smaller ones and medium ones were really great, however, some were so enormous that they were hard to eat…tough and rubbery. Won’t stop me from ordering again. Can’t expect to hand pick!