On March 31, National Clams on the Half Shell Day, seafood aficionados won't clam up about how much they adore clams because this is the day they get to eat the meaty saltwater creatures for which they have likely been begging for months.

The bivalve mollusks, which are related to oysters and have delicious fish flavour, are excellent when fried, cooked, or grilled. Come on, let's get our appetites ready for some clams on the half shell, served raw with cocktail sauce and mignonette!