Cloudy Bay Diamond Shell Clams — IQF Frozen 1kg

Cloudy Bay Diamond Shell Clams — IQF Frozen 1kg

Cloudy Bay Diamond Shell Clams are premium New Zealand surf clams harvested from the Marlborough coastline and prepared in an individually quick frozen format for convenient kitchen use. The species is Crassula aequilatera, known for its naturally sweet, clean ocean character and generous meat-to-shell ratio. The frozen 1kg format makes portioning practical for home cooking and professional seafood service.

What to Expect

• Species: Crassula aequilatera — Diamond Shell clam.
• Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand.
• Harvest Zone: Surf zone at approximately 3–5 metres.
• Flavour: Sweet, fresh sea-spray character with a clean ocean profile.
• Texture: Naturally plump with a firm, satisfying bite; when cooked, the clam develops a rich, buttery character with a discreet nutty finish.
• Format: IQF frozen, 1kg pack.

Why Diamond Shell?

Cloudy Bay describes the Diamond Shell as one of its signature surf clams, with a beige shell, rich deep-coloured meat and a white tongue. The species is harvested from the surf zone and is valued for its 28–35% meat-to-shell ratio. Its clean flavour and substantial texture make it particularly versatile across pasta, broths, sauces and grilled or pan-cooked preparations. citeturn625460search0turn625460search3

How to Enjoy

Use straight from the freezer according to your kitchen preparation method, or thaw in the refrigerator when a gentler cooking process is preferred. The clams are especially well suited to linguine vongole, seafood broths, soups, stews, stir-fries, quick sautés and grilled preparations.

Serving Ideas

• Pasta: Linguine or spaghetti with garlic, chilli, olive oil and white wine.
• Broth: Add to seafood soups, chowders or light tomato-based broths.
• Stir-Fry: Pair with ginger, garlic, spring onion or other quick-cooking aromatics.
• Grill: Finish with herbs, citrus or a light butter-based sauce.
• Seafood Rice: Add to paella-style rice, seafood pilaf or Japanese-inspired mixed rice.

Storage & Handling

Keep frozen at -18°C or below and follow the storage instructions on the pack. As an IQF product, the individual frozen clams are convenient for portioning with minimal waste. Do not refreeze once thawed.

Product Details

• Species: Crassula aequilatera.
• Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand.
• Format: Individually Quick Frozen (IQF).
• Pack Size: 1kg.
• Category: Processed Seafood / Frozen Shellfish.