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Italian Baked Stuffed Clams Oreganata
This recipe for Italian baked stuffed clams, or clams oreganata, brings together fresh littleneck clams, crispy panko breadcrumbs, and a burst of flavors from pecorino Romano, parsley, white wine, and lemon juice. Perfect to kick-start any seafood dinner, this easy and delicious appetizer will transport your taste buds straight to the charming Italian coasts.
👥 24 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- saucepan
- bowl
- baking sheet
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 450℉.
2
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add the shallot and cook until translucent, about ⏱️ 3 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking for an other minute or two.
garlic (minced)2 cloves
4
Add the breadcrumbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, parsley and grated cheese, then stir until everything is fully combined.
lemon zest1 teaspoonlemon juice2 tablespoons
5
Heat another medium deep saucepan with a lid over high heat. Add the white wine and bring to a boil, then add the clams and put on the lid.
6
After about ⏱️ 3 minutes, open the lid and remove any open clams to a bowl. Close the lid for another ⏱️ 30 seconds and repeat until all the clams have opened. Reserve the liquid.
7
Add 3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid to the breadcrumb mixture and mix to combine.
8
Allow the clams to cool then twist off one side and keep the meat in the other, then arrange them on a rimmed baking sheet.
9
Pack the filling into each clam so that it completely covers the meat. Pour the remaining liquid into the bottom of the pan.
10
Bake for ⏱️ 8-10 minutes until the clams are bubbling and starting to crisp, then turn on the broiler and broil for another ⏱️ 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye on them so they don’t burn.
11
Arrange the clams on a plate, sprinkle with more parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges on the side
Nutrition Facts
calories
49 kcal
fat Content
4 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.2 g
sugar Content
0.3 g
sodium Content
23 mg
protein Content
1 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
11 mg
carbohydrate Content
2 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
unsaturated Fat Content
1.2 g
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