Baked Clams Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Clams

• Garlic Cloves
• Breadcrumbs
• Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1 pound canned chopped clams, drained
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• Lemon Wedge

How to Make Baked Clams

1. Preheat your broiler to high.
2. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, gently combine the drained canned clams and lemon juice.
4. Arrange the empty clam shells (if using) on a baking sheet. If using, create a thin bed of rock salt to stabilize the shells.
5. Divide the chopped clam mixture evenly among the clam shells.
6. Top each clam with a generous spoonful of the bread crumb mixture.
7. Drizzle melted butter over the bread crumb topping.
8. Place the baking sheet under the preheated broiler. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
9. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and serve immediately.