Soft Shell Clams Vs Hard Shell Clams: What's The Difference? - Chowhound

pisanstock/Shutterstock There's a lot to like about clams. They are among the most affordable types of seafood and have some of the lowest mercury levels among seafood. Clams are also a very versatile ingredient. They're great steamed, baked, boiled, and fired, in soup, on pasta, or all by themselves with a generous helping of garlic butter. A key factor in the culinary versatility of these mollusks is the fact…