Razor clams should be gutted before popping.

The guts of razor clams are not edible and should be removed when done.Buy razor clams and soak them in lightly salted water first to make them spit out the sand. Boil the water and blanch the razor clams for 10 seconds, the shells will open, then squeeze out the innards and remove the black edges of the shells can be.

There is also a black thread on the side of the razor clam, this part is not recommended for consumption, the black edge will be in direct contact with the outside world and can easily harbor bacteria and other microorganisms. Razor clams have a layer of hard shells, also called razor clam shells, the human body is difficult to digest, and a long time in contact with the outside world, easy to breed bacteria and other harmful substances, is generally not recommended for consumption, directly discarded.

Razor clam buying tips

First, look at the shell of the razor clam is clean.

Razor clams with clean shells are better, as they have less sediment.

Second, the shell of the golden yellow razor clams good.

The best choice for razor clam shells is a golden yellow color, which is fresh and tasty.

Third, razor clams are best bought live.

When buying razor clams, it is best to touch the razor clams with your hand to see if it can stretch freely and whether it is active, live and fresh, and dead is best not to eat.