We recommend it on its own or with a hearty slab of rustic bread or some fried clams. You can even experiment a bit, swapping mussels out for things like seared scallops, crab, or, of course ...

And have extra crusty bread ready to soak up the delicious ... tossed in plenty of butter and old bay seasoning. Fried Oysters and Littleneck Clams are just divine. So fresh and yummy on the ...

except it's filled with whole belly clams or clam strips, which are breaded and fried, and served with tartar sauce, black pepper, and other flourishes like mayonnaise, relish, or lemon wedges.