Clams Oreganata
A classic southern Italian seafood dish.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 25 little neck clams with reserved juice
- 1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/5 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 4 heaping tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil plus more to drizzle over clams
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees. Wash and scrubbed the clams and place in a single layer on a sheet pan. Place in the oven for only 2-3 minute, just enough to loosen the clams so they will easily open.
- Remove clams from oven and with a butter knife, pry open the clams over a bowl to catch all the juice that comes out. Once open, loosen the clam in its shell by sliding the knife under it.
- Preheat the broiler and adjust the rack to the top shelf.
- In a medium bowl mix together the bread crumbs, oregano, parsley, garlic, grated cheese, reserved strained clam juice, olive oil, and black pepper.
- Pack each clam with the bread crumb mixture. Place the clams back on the sheet tray and add about 1/2 cup of water to the tray. This will also help the clams stay moist. Put the tray under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes or until the bread crumbs are brown and crispy.
Notes
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