Baked Parmesan Clams

Recipe

• 2 cups coarsely chopped clams
• ¾ cup clam liquid
• 1 ½ cups fresh bread crumbs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon pressed garlic
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ cup dry white wine
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• paprika
• chopped fresh parsley, optional garnish

Preheat the oven to 450° F.

In a medium bowl, combine clams, clam liquid, bread crumbs, Parmesan, minced parsley, garlic, oregano, thyme, basil, wine, pepper, salt and oil. Place clam mixture in ramekins. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Bake until golden brown and clams are done, about 20 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

Contributed by Joyce Taylor MM2