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Clams Cooking Temperature — Visual doneness

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Doneness: Visual (shells open, flesh opaque)

Method: Steam over high heat

Overview

Cook clams using steam over high heat for 5-10 min (until shells open). Cook until done visually.

Key Details

  • Doneness: Visual (shells open, flesh opaque)
  • Method: Steam over high heat
  • Cook Time: 5-10 min (until shells open)
  • FDA recommends 145°F for fish and shellfish
  • Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork

Why This Matters

  • Seafood cooks quickly and is easy to overcook
  • FDA recommends 145°F minimum for fish
  • Clams is best when not overcooked — aim for just done
  • Fresh seafood should smell like the ocean, not fishy

How To

  1. 1Pat seafood dry with paper towels before cooking
  2. 2Steam over high heat
  3. 3Cook for 5-10 min (until shells open)
  4. 4Check visual doneness
  5. 5Fish should flake easily and be opaque throughout
  6. 6Don't overcook — seafood continues cooking after removal

Tags

cooking-tempsseafoodclamsinternal-temperaturefish

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cook via steam over high heat for 5-10 min (until shells open).