When I use to prepare canned clams I would saute' some fresh minced garlic in a pan with either butter or olive oil (grape seed oil) whatever, then add the can. Just cook long enough to heat up the clams and throw it over some cooked linguini or whatever. I use to like it when I ate pasta, but sometimes the clams can be a but gritty from sand. Oh, I used baby clams, canned, BTW.
I love using canned chicken in stews with lots of veggies. EASY.