This Razor Clam dip recipe is a MUST TRY after your next razor clamming trip! Serve it cold or warm with tortilla chips.
There are so many perks to this delicious clam recipe, and so versatile!
This clam dip is so delicious both cold and warm with tortilla chips! It’s a great way to get a ton of protein in with less guilt.
Mix leftovers in eggs for a delicious omelet!
Roll your own homemade spring rolls with this dip!
How’s this for a BEFORE and AFTER?
FOR THIS RECIPE, YOU WILL NEED
- Cutting board. I’ve had this style of cutting board for years and love having multiple lightweight options, for meals where I’m using veggies and seafood.
- A knife.
- Measuring cups and spoons.
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INGREDIENTS
- 6 razor clams
- 3 tbsp clam juice reserved from clams, see notes below
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- ½ cup sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp hot sauce or to taste, Tapatio or Louisiana
- 2 stalks green onion
- 1 heaping tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Johnny’s seasoning salt sea salt is ok
- green onion for garnish
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
This clam dip is so delicious both cold and warm with tortilla chips! It’s a great way to get a ton of protein in with less guilt.
Mix leftovers in eggs for a delicious omelet.
Roll your own homemade spring rolls with this dip.
Add to Macaroni with extra cheddar cheese.
CAN YOU MAKE THIS RAZOR CLAM RECIPE IN ADVANCE
Yes! I typically make this clam dip recipe around lunchtime to enjoy for dinner.
HARVESTING OUR DINNER OF CHOICE
When you live a catch-and-cook lifestyle, your kids end up seeing you harvesting your dinner more often than in a grocery store. Isn’t that such a beautiful thing?
Anytime we are using fresh-caught seafood in our dinners, like this seafood chowder recipe, it feels like an extra special night at my house. We have so much more to talk over for dinner. Our Pacific coast outdoor adventures really turn into such great learning lessons for our kids. As we’re enjoying our dinner together we often remanence over our catch of the day, the weather conditions, a funny moment, things that went well, things that we can improve on, etc. We are so blessed to have these activities in the PNW to share with our kids! Be sure to Subscribe and follow along on our journey, and our great recipes!
WHAT PART OF A RAZOR CLAM TO USE FOR THIS RECIPE
Here is a diagram that I put together to show the anatomy of Pacific Razor Clam.
This is a quick way to understand what to use in a recipe.
For this razor clam dip recipe, I use every part of the razor clam. However, if you are more partial to the digger, then this is the perfect recipe to use up the razor clam necks!
The neck being tougher adds a little chew, and the digger is as soft as it gets.
WHAT PART OF A RAZOR CLAM IS MOST DESIRABLE
The neck of a razor clam is the toughest part and the digger is the softest part. Besides being softer of a bite, many find the digger of the Pacific razor clam to be most desirable because it’s much more forgiving to cook than its counterpart.
Aside from the digger, my other favorite part of a razor clam is the muscle. The muscle, which is sometimes overlooked or tossed, is exceptionally soft and buttery. The muscles remind me so much of a scallop.
There are two muscles per clam and they are often thrown out due to improper cleaning.
Read our guide on the Easiest Way to Clean Razor Clams to learn how to clean your clams correctly, you will be able to save these delicious pieces.
HOW DO YOU DIG RAZOR CLAMS
We have an entire section on our blog dedicated to this very topic!
Pacific razor clams are along the Pacific coast, from Alaska down to California. In order to find razor clams, you will need a digging tool such as a clam gun (link here for an awesome one!) or clam shovel, along with a low tide. Depending on what state you are in, you will need to purchase a shellfish license and watch for approved clam tides. For more information, be sure to head to our Activities page, and go through our articles on everything you need to know before you go razor clamming on the Pacific coast. We have the best guides out there, specially made for families!
HOW LONG TO STORE THIS RAZOR CLAM RECIPE IN THE FRIDGE
Once cooked, Pacific razor clams can last up to 2 days. However, we typically eat them the day of and the day after at most.
Browse our many other amazing razor clam recipes to elevate your razor clam cooking this harvesting season!
HOW TO THAW FROZEN RAZOR CLAMS
I typically place the frozen razor clams in the fridge overnight or the morning of to thaw. Razor clams thaw fairly quickly since they’re thin.
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Razor Clam Dip
Ingredients
- 6 razor clams
- 3 tbsp clam juice reserved from clams, see notes below
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- ½ cup sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp hot sauce or to taste, tapatio or Louisiana
- 2 stalk green onion
- 1 heaping tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Johnny's seasoning salt sea salt is ok
- 1 stalk green onion for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor add all the ingredients, except razor clams and pulse just a couple times to combine. It doesn’t need to be completely mixed in at this point.
- In a shallow pan on medium-high heat, drizzle oil and cook razor clams for about 10 seconds on each side. Reserve the juice from cooking the clams to add to the dip. Place each razor clam into the food processor as it’s done cooking.
- Pour in any leftover raw razor clam liquid into the pan and cook for a minute. (If no juice see note below)
- Use the cooked razor clam juice to add to the food processor and blend until clams are finely chopped, not too much!
- Scoop the dip into a serving bowl and set in the fridge to chill until ready to serve. Enjoy with plain tortilla chips.
Notes
- If no clam juice in your razor clam package: add ¼ cup of water to olive oil and bring to a boil then cook razor clams in it. Use the liquid from the cooked clams as the clam juice.