canned clams
Preserved bivalves, metallic
Canned clams are clams that have been cooked and preserved in sealed metal containers, typically packed in their own juice, brine, or water.
They come whole or chopped and are a pantry staple for clam chowder, pasta sauces, and dips: The recipe calls for two cans of chopped clams.
More convenient than fresh but with a softer texture.
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- chowderThick creamy seafood soup
- brinyStrongly of salt
- oceanMassive saltwater body
- tinElement fifty, Sn
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