Shellfish Police Officer, Clamming, and My Best Seafood Recipe!

While clamming icy waters I'm stopped by a Bay Constable who checks my catch of Quahogs. The clams are fried with my favorite recipe that uses crushed Ritz crackers as part of the coating.
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[@flounderwetspot8524]

9 am and I’m craving fried clams now... thanks John lol

[@Beefyst]

try 3am....

[@mikeperth8027]

Try 01:40 am....

[@artgodbout6582]

John, you are killing me from 2700 miles away! As I explained in the past, I’m a disabled retired police officer from Milford, CT, now living in SE Arizona and attempting to ease my salt water longing through your excellent videos. Again, thank you so much for your hard work and dedication where they are concerned. But now you’ve gone too far! This video brings back memories of digging clams in L.I. Sound, which is great, but by frying up fresh, golden whole-belly clams you have reminded me that I’m now unable to eat my all-time , number one favorite food. I can almost taste those beauties and my salivary glands are over reacting. GREAT video, great recipe and great memories. I’d give you a hundred bucks for just one. Really.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I'm glad you appreciate the video. If I had to choose a last meal it would be these fried clams.

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

​@@JohnSkinnerFishing Last meal? Fried soft shell blue crabs

[@MrTatts64]

When I was a kid and we used to gather shellfish, when it was taken home (just a few hundred yards from the beach) we'd also take a bucket of seawater too. Into that went a few tablespoons of flour and was stirred in befre transfering the shellfish into the seawater mix and they'd be left for an hour or so before cleaning and cooking. According to my father, it irritates the shellfishes "beathing" system and helps drive out and sand and grit from within them. Especially usefull with whelks.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I'm not sure why, but I'm not having any issues with sand/grit in these. It might be the bottom makeup, or maybe the very cold water. I've had it be an issue years ago from other locations and times of year.

[@Tyler-789]

I know people do this with crawfish because they live in muddy dirty lake water and the salt clears out their system but I’m not sure it would help much with something that already lives in salt water

[@mtan1377]

Mr. Skinner is the Bob Ross of fishing

[@raisag4416]

The best video I have ever watched.You showed each step clamming,cleaning and fraying.Thank you very much!

[@biffjohnson7107]

Wow this is fantastic! I buy littlenecks, and throw them (flat) on a charcoal grill. As soon as they open, I pick them off and throw into a pot of butter and garlic. 😋

[@nanoo01]

Mr. Skinner it looks like the DEC officers just know who you are and want to be part of your videos now! Hahaha 😂👍🏽

[@TheEighthDay0]

Honestly, they're probably just bored in the winter so might as well check out the only crazy guy wading in 30 deg water.

[@Paul-iu1om]

@@TheEighthDay0 I do flounder fishing in 30 to 35 degrees with shorts and tennis shoes and sweater lol people just stare at me , are you crazy

[@dougmarlow9466]

Hello from Nova Scotia John, love fried clams too. Getting something from the ocean that you harvested yourself tastes so much better.

[@paulmoss7940]

Thanks John for broadening your viewers horizons.

[@sk8rdad]

Some additional info for your viewers John. I go clamming a lot on the south shore and the fisheries guys always come over to check for license and clam size. For the uninitiated, the size of the clam is measured top to bottom (1 in min). For hard bottom I use a gardening cultivator or leaf hoe. It digs into the bottom much better and it's very easy to feel them scraping over the clam and once found you can just push it down and scoop out the clam. The regulations down here were necessary because all the clam beds are seeded and the Mexicans were coming in and taking away thousands of them every day. Good video though. Love the recipe. I just eat mine raw with some hot sauce or steamed dunked in butter sauce with garlic.

[@tracynshea1333]

John I live in Wildwood Crest just outside of Cape May, your videos are truly amazing! I commercial fish ( scallops, conch) but love being out whenever we are in .. Your videos give me so many ideas for my off time that I stay fishing of some sort 300 days a year! Thank you

[@antoniocamargo1419]

I've literally never been checked yet John Skinner always has the cops after him? Lol

[@georgeannepanos8132]

Great recipe, John.

[@dariusweezer2]

Clamming is one of my favorite things to do and yes the bellies will explode on some clams if you do not pop them I have experienced that

[@maddierosemusic]

John - NOOOOOOOO! a litlle garlic in oil, boil some linguine in another pot, start a large pan with olive oil, some red pepper flakes, add the clams, and white wine, dry sherry, they will steam..... throw in the mostly cooked linguine to soak up flavor. Serve with Italian bread or Angel hair pasta. Linguine Vongole

[@chix1]

The American way is to always remove as much of the original flavor of any item.

[@Billmcd1974]

DEC is John Skinner's paparazzi

[@madmedic366]

ryan anders get bent guy.

[@TheConnecticutYankee]

You had me until ketchup, lol. Great video as always. Motivating me to dig some hard shells. I'm usually only after steamers.

[@Peter-zg3em]

clamming is a blast. grew up in ipswich mass and we had a shellfish warden as well. out of towners used to think it was a gag of some kind but they protect the fisheries and they're usualyl the nicest cops on teh water./

[@shortcuttoaprofessionalgol1392]

Never thought of a hard clams for fried clams, always had Ipswich clams strips now you have me rethinking!

[@bestmusic9879]

secret ingredient for New England Style Fried clams is a "Sweetened Condensed Milk" bath and than corn meal....or crackers!

[@bretttoomanyhobbies7572]

Thanks for the recipe John. Can't wait to wet those lines hope to see out on the water.

[@asdfssdfghgdfy5940]

Skinner! I thought you said we were having steamed clams for dinner.

[@AndreRoy1967]

Another nice courteous officer - we don’t have those types of clams up here in Nova Scotia - ours are a bit deeper in the sand and they have to be 44 mm or more in size - great striper bait but better cooked and eaten IMO - they looked delicious !

[@DetPaddyOC]

Great to see ya back John. A happy and safe 2019 to you and the lads...

[@humbertosoto6147]

Is it me, or wouldn't you also love to join Jon in his salt water adventures? Jon's videos always gives me the urge to go explore the water, but I don't have the experience to know what to use or where to start. Just been on charter boats out in L.I. Well Jon, if you ever in the mood to have some companion, let me know. I'll take the long drive from Bk anytime.

[@craig1lengyel]

Great video John!! My family have been winter clamming since forever. Wish we had the cloths you have back then. And wish it would stop raining so I can get out there.

[@peteacher52]

Interesting! I'm not a fan of raw or rare-cooked shellfish so this may be the way to go. I bought a deep fried oyster with fish and chips once but it was very expensive and didn't invite a repeat purchase.

[@81laurenjean]

Thanks for the recipe, looks delicious and easy.

[@MatindianGirl06]

Hey John, those fried clams look very good. Enjoy and take care.

[@mikeknottscreek8183]

Good to hear your voice. Looking forward to warming temperatures.

[@farhorizons3901]

Hey John, great video as usual! A couple of suggestions: stick the clams into ice water after boiling to immediately stop them cooking and spin off the excess water in a salad spinner before using the paper towels.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Nice suggestion on the ice water. That makes sense. Thanks.

[@robguarriello9394]

Hey John, My name is Robert. I am 15 years old and I live in Southold New York. I have watched almost every video you have posted and I find your tips very helpful. I have my own boat in Albertson Marina and I'm hoping that we can go fishing sometime soon in the spring. Hope you can get back to me soon so we can plan a trip.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I fish a lot between Greenport and Bug Light in May. Keep an eye open for my boat when you're out and don't hesitate to stop by and say hello.

[@robguarriello9394]

John Skinner Fishing If you need any gulp or lures, I work at Wego bait and tackle. Hope to see you around. And also, are you in the Billy’s by the bay tournament?

[@ugsisr]

John, Better then Restaurant Quality... Thanks for the Video! Hope all is well..

[@richie2dicks468]

You can make great content out of anything I swear. Now I have something else I want to go try

[@edwardcoysh4836]

I know you disagree I don't hate them I remember when I used to watch from a distance if you weren't bothering anybody they didn't bother you things have changedI just don't like the government bothering me between the coast guard DEC Bay constable in Nassau county Police is more police on the water than on the land but I'm just an old salt what do I do love you videos I've learned a lot

[@hunterolsen9654]

Your wall of text would really benefit from some punctuation.

[@edwardcoysh4836]

Sorry that's why my nickname is special Ed

[@katieevans8184]

Great video! I'm definitely trying this!

[@dimitritrotsiuk3897]

Makes me hungry just watching your cooking video!!!

[@biggiecheese5135]

You should get some stainless tongs for kitchen work, much easier than using a fork for putting stuff into the oil and flipping it too

[@richardcatalinajr.369]

Damn, I want some fried clams and I want them now! Thanks, Mr. S.

[@danl.909]

Those look delicious. Love your underwater views!

[@13c11a]

My mouth is watering!

[@modelleg]

Wow, that looks really great.

[@adamsmith8533]

Now I definitely want fried clams. By the way John I think your a conservation officer magnet. Lol

[@spiker4440]

Great video as always, thanks. I can not wait to try this.

[@fishnaticsc9920]

Gonna have to try fried clams next time I get some

[@gravediggermaxvabeachva]

i would have eaten most before ever getting to the flour.......... :-)

[@westtide]

gravediggermax - treasure & blades exactly. I’d be dipping them in warm melted butter. Gone!!

[@linzhao3633]

Thanks for sharing this amazing video. I am new to RI, could you give me some some recommendation locations to tried out. Thanks

[@ChefEiott]

CHEF JOHN SKINNER!!! haha good work man! You should do more catch & cooks! I sure will .

[@jamesireland9188]

I always enjoy your vids never disappointed have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from Massachusetts

[@johnsweeney1400]

Looks great John. Definitely made me hungry.

[@willmartin4477]

Those look delicious. Thanks for sharing

[@MrSjcod]

John Skinner is posting!!!!! The stripers are coming!!!

[@madmedic366]

Is that rake a John skinner J&H special ? Lol

[@vm859]

You should hunt in the winter. Deer is very tasty and Long Island is infested and the season is long. Just got into last couple years and I find hunting and archery just as addictive as fishing.

[@vash347]

How do you not have about a million subscribers is beyond me.

[@tireflipper8000]

Thanks to you, I’ve just eaten my pillow.

[@betlogwiwi690]

I'm salivating🤤

[@larrysheetmetal]

Spider strainer !!!!! $4 on Amazon Great for frying !!!!!! by pass the paper towels, might not work flat pans

[@WoodisGood82]

Never had fried stones but need to try, thx

[@MistressOP]

it's funny you see cops going after little guys but I've seen the commercial cats get up to some real stuff. Never see cops going after them.

[@donmeyers3090]

@@vidyaWolf Where's the bullying part? You must be watching a different video from the rest of us.

[@johncuervo3019]

Looks darn good

[@lastcasttv5380]

wow very cool John!

[@pexafo6694]

Skinner and his steamed clams

[@beebob1279]

Do you leave them in clear salt water so they clean themselves of sand?

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

I don't, but in some places you should.

[@jboat571x9]

If you have Harbor Freight there, this is how you keep water from getting in your gloves. www.harborfreight.com/oil-resistant-pvc-long-cuff-gloves-99677.html I use them for metal detecting in cold water. You can tie a string from one to the other across your shoulders and they stay up all day. Only 7 clams for the pair.

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

That looks like a good solution. Thanks!

[@tracybradshaw1362]

Great tip! Looks so yummy!

[@BEAVERPUNCH1]

I do the same thing but I use crushed white cheddar cheese its ha sounds crazy but you have to try 🍻

[@BStavFishing]

I'm seeing the neon signs now...."Skinner's Seafood"

[@user-ur6ci4kj7b]

I never had a clam in my life but those look good

[@texasfishingonline]

Love it. I miss long island

[@Steve-qo4hi]

John, I clam all winter across the sound from you. I might suggest shoulder length “clamming gloves” to keep you dry when you need to go deep. Cheers- Steve

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Brilliant. I didn't know about those until yours and someone else's comment. I googled and found them. Thanks!

[@Steve-qo4hi]

John Skinner Fishing get the largest size available as they all run small. If you don’t find what you want contact Hillyers tackle in Waterford CT. They may even send you a complimentary pair.

[@justinj9444]

Nicely done👌🏼

[@phongdao9239]

wow, thank you ......that look delicious

[@26halkman]

Drooooooolllllllll......it’s about time Skinner....way too long between videos. Nice haul and great video!,,

[@dalehawk6865]

Still waiting on some more Jigging Jerks content. Break open that vault.

[@26halkman]

Dale Hawk I just posted a vid lol....it’s freshwater though...

[@georgeannepanos8132]

@@26halkman and painless this time lol

[@26halkman]

Georgeanne Panos above all else lol. And you left out fully clothed. That will be my goal in 2019

[@georgeannepanos8132]

@@26halkman yassou!!!! LOL

[@darylhawkins4658]

Awesome video! Officer probably thought he had a violator on his hands.

[@mfarley4512]

You can bet he was hoping. Must be hard getting your quota during winter! 🤪

[@donmeyers3090]

@@mfarley4512 Here's how this shit works 95% of the time. Cops want to keep warm. Really have no desire to get out of their nice warm car and walk along the shoreline a half mile getting sand in their shoes along with some seaweed on the 5% chance someone is clamming illegally. The average street cop, which this guy appears to be - Southold Police (not DEC, not a Bay Constable) - look at his patch. So the cop is nice and warm, looking for the usual - car with switched plates, no inspection, etc. The guy has NO IDEA, most likely about clamming regulations. Anyhow, the way it works is some entitled, rich busybody, who lives in a house on the shore spends all day looking out her kitchen window, sees someone spoiling her unblemished view of paradise - and there his is - SKINNER!!! Or some other dirty clammer. He must be a poacher, or not - but who cares, THIS is very upsetting for someone to look at, so what do they do? Well, of course - they call 911 and report "Illegal Clamming Activity!" So the nearest, warm, comfy street cop is sent by the police dispatcher to go and check it out. He would rather not, he knows it's probably Skinner, or just some bullshit old lady cryin' about nothing whose view is spoiled. And so he goes..... Trust me, pal. That's exactly how it happens.

[@timothyfruhauf611]

Lol he even linked the ritz crackers in the description like just go to the market

[@jf6395]

omg....that looks delicious...wheres the tartar sauce...greetings from sw montana 26 inches snow on the ground aand today was he first day in a week above zero(-36 on monday)...shorts weather

[@bomiwonabi]

Hahaha damn John, you’re always getting stopped by the authorities lol

[@ladyEnchantressGarden]

So lucky still no clam permit required in the tropics and no cold times.

[@catonhlee]

Awesome video! Looks sooooo goooood!🤤

[@timroth1984]

Love your videos man.

[@tommyc7597]

Great video. Hi John I want to know how to get license and do u need license in each town In long island and after you get the license does it give u lists of location that you can clam thank.

[@jzhu4]

awesome, love it!!!

[@lukegermanakos1917]

Awesome.

[@williamclements2496]

Your making want fried clams.👍

[@FreeStockPromotions]

What state are you in? Where are you clamming? Just Curious. Nice Video. Thanks.

[@riproar11]

Ketchup??? NEVER! Tartar sauce and some drops of malt vinegar or squeezes from a lemon wedge.

[@dondiva531]

Right!

[@theflerffyburr7919]

Did you say Steamed clams or steamed hams?

[@diegofianza3525]

I miss clamming in the Puget Sound. Cool vid, btw.

[@almaperjes831]

Here in our country, we don't need clamming permit. You can get many as you like no limit.

[@atombomb8830]

Surprised you dont fish white perch in the winter months..

[@benyblanko1]

When is the best time of the year for clamming?

[@mattgotsskill]

mmmmmmmmmmm looks good. i woulda just cooked them in butter, olive oil , garlic and fettuccine noodles with some parmesan

[@brendanwoerner3352]

I know the result seems worth it but wow does that seem like a lot of work.

[@bcarss1970]

Steam them open, toss them in ice water bath. Put then in salad spinner to dry them off.

[@airbornefishing4871]

Hey john I know that spot and i love your videos

[@fishman80]

“Cooking with John Skinner” Tune in every Sunday at 9am

[@mr.unknown.]

Mmmm Steamed clams

[@michaelaesif3181]

Ribb rake correct ?? Best Out there !!!

[@JohnSkinnerFishing]

Absolutely!

[@mountaintime4276]

Yum.