How to shuck a clam. Vol 1.
1. Find a cup of tea, sharp knife and new freind.
2 Hold scallop with hinge at finger tips and insert blade into side. Cut adductor muscle by sweeping knife forward close to lid.
3 Open shell and discard lid.
4 Remove mantle, gills, shite pipe and stomach, leaving coral and muscle still attached.
5 Remove rest of bits and tidy up remains. Rinse well in seawater.
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6 Hand rest of catch over to new found friend to complete and cook.

