These 15 clam recipes for summer are fresh, easy, and perfect for warm-weather meals. From buttery steamed clams to creamy chowders and simple seafood appetizers, there’s something here for every clam lover.
Air Fryer Clam Casino
Elevate your appetizer game with Air Fryer Clam Casino! Enjoy tender clams with a crisp, savory topping made effortlessly in your air fryer. Perfect for any occasion!
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Air Fryer Steamed Clams
The Air Fryer Steamed Clams Recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy tender, flavorful clams without the hassle of stovetop steaming. Using the air fryer, the clams cook perfectly with butter, garlic, white wine or broth, and herbs, creating a deliciously aromatic seafood dish. It’s a simple, mess-free method ideal for weeknight dinners or impressive appetizers—ready in minutes with minimal cleanup.
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Progresso Copycat New England Clam Chowder Recipe
Enjoy a cozy bowl of creamy comfort with this Progresso Copycat New England Clam Chowder Recipe! Packed with tender clams, hearty potatoes, and a rich, savory broth, it tastes just like the classic canned favorite — only fresher and homemade.
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Air Fryer Baked Stuffed Clams (Quahog)
As summer starts to approach us, there is nothing better than a great seafood meal, and since I am from Boston, there is nothing like a Baked Stuffed Clam to get the party started.
Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Stuffed Clams (Quahog)
Air Fryer Fried Clams
Sometimes you just need a big plate of golden, crispy fried clams — but dealing with a deep fryer on a weeknight is a hard no for me. This method gives you that satisfying crunch in just minutes with zero oil splatter and barely any cleanup. My readers who have tried it say they will never go back to the stovetop version!
Air Fryer Steamed Clams
Yes, you really can steam clams right in your air fryer — and the first time I tried it, I was completely blown away. Butter, garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs create the most aromatic, flavorful broth as the shells pop open perfectly. Grab a piece of crusty bread, because you will want to soak up every last drop.
Copycat Red Lobster Clam Chowder
If you have ever finished a bowl of clam chowder at Red Lobster and immediately wished you could make it at home, this is the recipe you have been looking for. It is thick, velvety, and packed with tender clams, smoky bacon, and buttery potatoes — and it all comes together in one pot in about 35 minutes. My family asks for this one on repeat.
Air Fryer Seafood Boil
Every great clam feast needs an equally great supporting cast, and this seafood boil delivers. Shrimp, corn, potatoes, and more come together with all those bold, coastal flavors in a fraction of the time it takes on the stovetop. It is the perfect centerpiece to build your whole seafood spread around.
Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp
I almost always pair my clam dishes with this garlic butter shrimp — it comes together in about 7 minutes and the flavor is absolutely incredible. The trick is tossing the shrimp in half the garlic butter before cooking and saving the rest to add right after, so every single bite is rich and perfectly seasoned. It rounds out a seafood dinner beautifully.
Easy Instant Pot Steamed Clams
This Easy Instant Pot Steamed Clams Recipe lets you enjoy tender, juicy clams in just minutes without the hassle of a traditional stovetop steaming. Infused with garlic, butter, and white wine, it’s a quick and flavorful seafood dish perfect for any weeknight or special occasion.
