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Soft-shell clams

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Photograph of a pile of soft-shell clams.

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Soft-shell clams (Mya arenaria) can be found on the Atlantic coast of North America, from Canada to the southern United States, and in parts of the U.K. A popular dish, particularly in New England, soft-shell clams are sometimes called “steamers” because they are often served steamed.