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