Stuffed Clams Recipe

Name: Stuffed Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 cherrystone clams, scrubbed; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 cup fresh bread, crumbs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 1/4 cup thinly sliced prosciutto, finely chopped; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

24 cherrystone clams, scrubbed
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 cup fresh bread, crumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 cup thinly sliced prosciutto, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place clams in a large pot with water. Cover and cook over high heat until clams open, about 10 minutes. Remove from shells, there should be about 1 cup of clams. Reserve 24 shells for stuffing (you may not need all 24).
2
Process clams briefly in a food processor. Do not overprocess or the clams will become liquid. You could also finely chop the clams by hand.
3
Combine clams, butter, shallots, garlic, parsley, basil, bread crumbs, 6 tablespoons cheese, wine, prosciutto, pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Stuff shells with mixture and smooth top. Sprinkle remaining parmesan over top of clams and arrange them in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with olive oil.
4
Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes. Run clams under broiler briefly for a final glaze.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 cherrystone clams, scrubbed, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots, and more.

Yes, Stuffed 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.

Stuffed Clams

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