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Lisa's Best Baked Clams

Name: Lisa's Best Baked Clams
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 large clams
Ingredients: 6 large clams in shells; 12 unsalted soda crackers, crushed; 3 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons parsley; ½ cup butter; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Rating: 4.65 stars

20 Ratings
17 Reviews
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This recipe for homemade breaded baked clams is simple but delicious. A great looking appetizer for parties.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 large clams

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

6 large clams in shells
12 unsalted soda crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons parsley
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice (Optional)
1 dash hot pepper sauce (Optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add clams, and boil until all of the clams are open, about 5 minutes. Drain, and remove the empty half of the shell from each one. Place the full halves onto a baking sheet.

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Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the crackers, garlic powder, and parsley into a large resealable bag. Crush until fine, and mash to mix. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cracker crumb mixture, and cook until golden brown, stirring constantly. Spoon onto the clams in the shells.
Step 3

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until browned and topping is crispy. Serve with lemon and hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

180 calories; protein 2.1g; carbohydrates 7.6g; fat 16.1g; cholesterol 42.2mg; sodium 163.7mg. Full Nutrition

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20 Ratings

5 star values: 13
4 star values: 7
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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bert

01/25/2010

I substituted store-brought italian bread crumbs and used real chunks of garlic and it turned out delicious. Also shaved a healthy portion of romano into the mix. Very tasty! Read More

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jane910

05/29/2005

This is a great recipe and so easy to make. You couldn't get any better in the finest Italian restaurant! Thanks Lisa! Read More

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ezwriter

02/18/2006

Great. I used little necks but would use cherry stones next time. Didn't have unsalted crackers so I used 15 club crackers. Added 2 TBs of garlic powder instead of 3 and 1 TB of dried onion. Instead of 1/2 cup butter I sauteed two pieces of bacon (chopped) then added 2 TBS of butter then EVOO to moisten bread crumbs. Next time I'll sprinkle parmesean over top. Turned out great. Read More

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Scotty O

08/13/2009

This is the closest recipe to one one the greatest dishes in Santa Barbara at a renown resturant called brophy's. This got me clse although I just used regular bread crumbs but the extra ingrediants that made it a 5 was adding parmesian and a piece of bacon in it befre baking. It is better to cook the bacon beforehand. Read More

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June2012

04/09/2013

Wow - and then some! I used oyster crackers smashed up in a freezer baggie. I had 12 giant Quahog clams that I shucked myself - saved the clam liquor & froze. I added bay scallops green peppers green onions garlic parsley and mixed it all together. Added a small amount of clam liquor. Melted more than 1/2 stick butter. Filled up and pressed down the clam mixture into the big clam shells - it still made me 14 clams! Topped with melted butter and baked for 20 min - remember my clams had not been cooked. The result is out of this world!!!! Better than I've had at ANY seafood restaurant and I've been cooking clams for half a century!!!!! Thank you Lisa! Read More

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ANGEL051

03/28/2005

This recipe is great and simple to make. It tastes just like it is restaurant made. My family loves to eat these clams as an appetizer. Read More

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(4)

msbusybee247

12/07/2007

very good! I gave four stars because I felt the taste got a little over whelming after 3 and that was w/ just two tbls of garlic. Would not use as a main course but a great appetizer. Read More

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fasttyper888

07/12/2010

This recipe is good but one has to be careful because the flavor of the garlic overlaps the seafood flavor. I didn't like the fact that the cracker got kind of crumbly it will be better to lift the clam with a fork before adding the cracker otherwise it will fall of the shell while taking the clam out. Read More

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PantherLover

01/08/2009

I grilled minced onions in skillet before adding other ingredients. They were very moist and flavorful. Read More

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Lisa's Best Baked Clams

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 179.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 4 %

carbohydrates: 3 %

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 25 %

saturated fat: 50 %

cholesterol: 14 %

vitamin a iu: 12 %

niacin equivalents: 7 %

vitamin b6: 8 %

vitamin c: 6 %

folate: 3 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 2 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 7 %

thiamin: 6 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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bert

01/25/2010

I substituted store-brought italian bread crumbs and used real chunks of garlic and it turned out delicious. Also shaved a healthy portion of romano into the mix. Very tasty!

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(22)

jane910

05/29/2005

This is a great recipe and so easy to make. You couldn't get any better in the finest Italian restaurant! Thanks Lisa!

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(16)

ezwriter

02/18/2006

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Scotty O

08/13/2009

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(7)

June2012

04/09/2013

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ANGEL051

03/28/2005

This recipe is great and simple to make. It tastes just like it is restaurant made. My family loves to eat these clams as an appetizer.

Helpful

(4)

msbusybee247

12/07/2007

very good! I gave four stars because I felt the taste got a little over whelming after 3 and that was w/ just two tbls of garlic. Would not use as a main course but a great appetizer.

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fasttyper888

07/12/2010

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PantherLover

01/08/2009

I grilled minced onions in skillet before adding other ingredients. They were very moist and flavorful.

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