Venus Clam

What Is Warty Venus Clam?

Warty venus clam (Venus verrucosa) is a sea clam known for its thick, hard, and bumpy shell; it is also known as the venus clam. It lives buried in sandy and muddy seabeds.

The plump, light-colored flesh between its two shells is sweetish and has a sea smell. It is mostly eaten raw with lemon or very lightly cooked as a meze.

Nutritional Value of Warty Venus Clam

Like sea clams, warty venus clam contains approximately 86 kcal of energy per 100 grams, high protein, and low fat; it is rich in iron. The values are approximated from a similar shellfish profile.

What Are the Benefits of Warty Venus Clam?

With its high-quality protein and iron content, warty venus clam can be considered part of a balanced diet.

This information is general; warty venus clam is a food, not a substitute for medical treatment. Those with shellfish allergies should be careful.

How to Choose Warty Venus Clam

Warty venus clam is best when its shell is closed, heavy, and alive; shells that close when tapped lightly are fresh. Specimens that remain open and don't close should not be bought.

• The shell should be closed and intact
• There should be a sense of weight, the smell clean-sea
• Specimens that stay open and don't close should not be bought

How to Store Warty Venus Clam

Live warty venus clam is kept briefly in a cool place covered with a damp cloth and should be consumed as soon as possible. Shellfish spoils quickly after death, so it shouldn't be left to sit.

Using Warty Venus Clam in the Kitchen

Warty venus clam is mostly eaten raw, opened and squeezed with lemon as a meze; it is also briefly steamed or pan-opened for use in garlic-sauce recipes and seafood pasta.

How Is Warty Venus Clam Opened?

Thoroughly washed in plenty of water, warty venus clam is opened between its two shells with a thin knife; if eaten raw, lemon is squeezed over it, and if cooked, the shells open themselves in steam or a hot pan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is warty venus clam eaten raw?

Traditionally, fresh and live specimens are eaten raw with lemon; however, freshness and a clean source are important when eating shellfish raw.

Are warty venus clam and scallop the same?

Both are bivalve shellfish but different species; the warty venus clam's shell is thicker and bumpier.

How is warty venus clam cleaned?

It is left in salted water for a while to release its sand, then scrubbed and washed in plenty of water; this removes the sand and sediment on the shell surface.