Baked Clams Recipe

Name: Baked Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably homemade); 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 36 small clams or 36 small cherrystone clams, shucked, 36 half shells reserved; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 -6 tablespoons butter, melted; lemon wedge (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably homemade)
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
36 small clams or 36 small cherrystone clams, shucked, 36 half shells reserved
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 -6 tablespoons butter, melted
lemon wedge (to garnish)

1
Combine the garlic, bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and stir to combine.
2
Coarsely chop the clams and combine with the lemon juice in a separate bowl.
3
Place the clam shells on a baking sheet, using a thin bed of rock salt to stabilize them if desired, and divide chopped clams between them.
4
Top with the bread crumb mixture and drizzle with the butter.
5
Cook under a preheated broiler until the topping is golden brown and the clams are bubbling, about 2 minutes.
6
Garnish with lemon wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably homemade), 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley, and more.

Yes, Baked Clams falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Clams

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