BAKED CLAMS ITALIANO

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Another recipe to try soon. I found the 1 teaspoon garlic salt too salty. I'd cut it in half or substitute garlic powder. This is more of an appetizer than main dish.

Provided by Barb in WNY

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 1/2 ounces minced clams
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon onion, grated
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup Ritz cracker, crumbled plus
2 tablespoons crackers, crumbled
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Drain clams and reserve 3 tablespoons broth.
  • Heat olive oil in a small frying pan. Sauté onion, parsley, oregano, and the 1/4 cup cracker crumbs for 2 minutes, or until onion is golden. Remove from heat and mix with clams, the 3 tablespoons clam broth, and garlic salt. Spoon into a dozen clam shells or aluminum shells.
  • Sprinkle lightly with a mixture made of 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons cracker crumbs.
  • On a baking sheet, bake in a 375°F oven for 25 minutes, or until crusty on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.7, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 34.7, Sodium 94, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 13.4

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