How much are clams supposed to open?

Chef's answer
After about 4 minutes, remove the lid. Most, if not all of the clams should be open. Clams, unlike mussels, only open when they are cooked all of the way through. If some of the clams have not opened, they were either not cooked long enough or they are bad and should be discarded.
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Pearls form inside a mollusk which is an invertebrate with a soft body, often protected by a shell such as a clam, oyster or mussel. Any mollusk is capable of producing a pearl, although only those mollusks that have shells lined with nacre produce pearls that are used in the jewellery industry..
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Clams have a unique taste and can get slightly chewy when cooked. If cooked properly, however, they become a hugely rewarding little treat from the sea. ... Clams have a unique taste and can get slightly chewy when cooked. If cooked properly, however, they become a hugely rewarding little treat from the sea.
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Yes. Scientists have proved beyond a doubt that fish, lobsters, crabs, and other sea dwellers feel pain. Lobsters' bodies are covered with chemoreceptors so they are very sensitive to their environments..
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Yes. Scientists have proved beyond a doubt that fish, lobsters, crabs, and other sea dwellers feel pain. Lobsters' bodies are covered with chemoreceptors so they are very sensitive to their environments..
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Do not overcook clams or the meat will be like eating shoe leather. Add them to the heat at the last minute and cook gently over low heat. The longer the clams are on heat, the tougher the meat will become.
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Clams have a unique taste and can get slightly chewy when cooked. ... Clams have a unique taste and can get slightly chewy when cooked. If cooked properly, however, they become a hugely rewarding little treat from the sea.
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It takes about 7-9 minutes to steam clams. Be sure not to boil the clams or they can become tough, a gentle simmer is all that is needed. The clams are cooked through when the shells have opened.
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