Geoduck 101: How to Clean a Geoduck Clam

Geoduck is the most delicious clam in the world. Sweet and briny, its distinct flavor will transport you to the Pacific Northwest coast. Take a bite, close your eyes… can you smell that saltwater breeze?

They are the largest burrowing clams in the world, weighing in at an average of 0.68 kg (1.5 pounds) at maturity, but specimens weighing over 6.8 kg (15 pounds) and as much as 2 m (6.6 feet) in length are not unheard of!

It’s one of my favorite ingredients to work with, but the giant clam can be daunting to prepare—and might even make you blush—so watch my new video to learn how to get started.

00:00 Overview
00:28 Geoduck Facts
3:10 Geoduck Consumption
3:45 Cleaning a Geoduck Explanation
5:21 Blacken the Skin
6:40 Peeling the Skin
8:00 Stretching Skin
8:45 Remove Shell
10:30 Remove Guts

Thank you Fathom Seafood for the geoduck clams.