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Baked Parmesan Clams

Recipe

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

Preheat the oven to 450° F.

In a medium bowl, combine clams, liquor, crumbs, Parmesan, minced parsley, garlic, oregano, thyme, basil, wine, pepper, salt and oil.

Place clam mixture in ramekins. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Bake at 450° F until golden brown and clams are done, about 20 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Contributed by Joyce Taylor MM2