soft-shell clam

• Tipo de almeja comestible de concha fina y frágil que se rompe fácilmente, también conocida como «almeja de vapor» o «almeja de cuello largo». Se encuentra comúnmente a lo largo de la costa atlántica de América del Norte.

A type of edible clam with a thin, brittle shell that is easily broken, also known as a 'steamer' or 'longneck clam'. It is commonly found along the Atlantic coast of North America.

1. Edible clam speciesB2formalamerican

   A type of clam with a thin, brittle shell that is easily broken, often found in the Atlantic Ocean and used in cooking.

   almeja de concha blanda

   • We ordered steamed soft-shell clams at the seafood restaurant.
   • Soft-shell clams are often used in chowder recipes.
   • The chef prepared fried soft-shell clams with a lemon sauce.