Stir-Fried Clams With XO Sauce

Briny, juicy clams up the ante on XO's seafood punch, for a ridiculously easy dish that comes together in minutes.

Spicy Stir-fried Thai Basil Clams

This recipe for spicy Thai basil clams is a tasty take on stir-fried clams. We also have an easy, effective method for purging clams of sand!

Stir-Fried Clams with Thai Chili Jam and Basil

[Photograph: Leela Punyaratabandhu] With Nam Prik Pao and additional juice released from the clams, this stir-fry already packs so much flavor that you may not even need to add any fish sauce. The procedure is quite simple and straightforward. The...

Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce

Shrimp with black bean sauce is a delicious over steamed rice (it's also close to the New England version of shrimp with lobster sauce).

Cantonese-Style Periwinkle Snails in Black Bean Sauce

Periwinkle snails, though smaller than your French escargot, are pretty well-known among Chinese people, usually cooked in a garlic and black bean sauce.

Spaghetti With Canned-Clam Sauce

A freshly steamed clam is a thing of beauty beyond compare, are canned clams pretty tasty and clammy and fast? Yes. And spaghetti with canned-clam sauce is perfect for when you need a little clam fix but there are no fresh clams to be had for miles and miles around.

Cantonese-Style Lobster With Ginger and Scallions

Large chunks of shell-on lobster stir-fried with scallions, ginger, hot peppers, and yellow chives in a lightly seasoned sauce. It's a mess to eat, but a delicious one.

Chinese Stuffed Peppers

Chinese stuffed peppers with black bean sauce are a dim sum staple and surprisingly simple to make at home. In our family's recipe, we use a shrimp only filling and long hot green peppers if you like it spicy!

Linguine with Clams (Linguine alle Vongole)

It's easy to make a showstopper pan of Linguine with Clams, just like your favorite Italian bistro. This classic "in bianco" sauce is my grandmother's recipe, made with white wine and lemon juice.

Beer Steamed Clams with Bacon and Shallots

Fresh littleneck clams are steamed in an aromatic mixture of bacon, beer, shallots, and herbs. On the table in an hour, with only 20 minutes of hands on cooking time. Great for summer entertaining!