Overcooking clams will make them tough and rubbery so the sooner you can get them out the better. Just put them in a bowl to catch any liquid that might run out of them. "Use a small knife to open any clams that may have remained closed; as long as they were alive to begin with, they are perfectly safe."
Clams have a unique taste and can get slightly chewy when cooked. If cooked properly, however, they become a hugely rewarding little treat from the sea. Clams have a unique taste and can get slightly chewy when cooked. If cooked properly, however, they become a hugely rewarding little treat from the sea.