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Bowl of dark Black Clam Ceviche with avocado and lime wedges
Mexican Black Clam Ceviche

Black Clam Ceviche (Mexican Style)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Appetizers
This ceviche is the 'dark horse' of seafood—literally. 'Conchas negras' (black clams or blood clams) are famed for their dark liquor and intense, briny, iron-rich flavor. Not a starter dish, but a gourmet adventure. The dark clam juice mixes with lime and veggies for a dramatic looking, deep-tasting dish revered in Latin America as an aphrodisiac.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Clam Knife
  • Stiff brush (for cleaning)
  • Glass Bowl
  • Cutting Board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Shellfish

Instructions

1 ✓

Scrub clams under running water. Open with a knife, collecting all the dark juice in a bowl, and scrape out the meat.

Tip: The juice is the soul of this dish—do not discard!
2 ✓

Chop meat into bite-sized pieces and return to the juice. Add lime juice and let sit in cool place for 10-15 minutes.

Tip: Don't over-marinate or they turn rubbery.
3 ✓

Slice onion very thinly; dice tomatoes; mince chili and garlic.

Tip: Thin onions add crunch without overpowering the clam.
4 ✓

Mix veggies and cilantro into the clam mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Tip: Taste first; clams are naturally salty.
5 ✓

Right before serving, cube avocado and fold in gently.

Tip: Avocado fat softens the sharp acid and spice.
6 ✓

Serve cold, juice and all, with saltines or corn chips.

Recipe FAQ

Where to find black clams?
Specialty seafood markets. Cockles are a substitute, though the flavor profile differs.
Is raw safe?
Use only live, trusted shellfish. If it's open and doesn't close when tapped, discard it!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Fresh Black Clams (or Cockles) in shell
  • 5 whole Limes (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 small Red Onion
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 whole Jalapeño Chili
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 whole Tomatoes
  • 1 whole Ripe Avocado