Baked Clams

Ingredients:

2-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup (250 ml) bread crumbs (preferably homemade)
1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped parsley
3 Tbs (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
36 small clams such as cherrystones, shucked, 36 half shells reserved
2 Tbs (30 ml) lemon juice
4-6 Tbs (60-90 ml) butter, melted
Lemon wedges for garnish

Recipe for Baked Clams.

Combine the garlic, bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and stir to combine. Coarsely chop the clams and combine with the lemon juice in a separate bowl. Place the clam shells on a baking sheet, using a thin bed of rock salt to stabilize them if desired, and divide the chopped clams between them. Top with the bread crumb mixture and drizzle with the butter. Cook under a preheated broiler until the topping is golden brown and the clams are bubbling, about 2 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges. Serves 4 to 6.

Enjoy the Taste of Baked Clams!