Baked Stuffed Clams

• Preparation Time: 25 minutes
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings or 24 appetizers

Ingredients:

• 12 live Clams
• 1/4 cup Butter, melted
• 1 cup fine dry Bread Crumbs
• 1 tsp Parsley Flakes
• 1/4 tsp Lemon & Pepper Seasoning
• 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/8 tsp Oregano
• few drops Hot Sauce
• Paprika
• Old Bay Seasoning

Directions:

Shuck clams, strain and reserve liquid. Separate and wash the shells. Clean clams, discarding contents of stomachs, then chop coarsely. Melt butter in pan or microwave. In a large bowl, combine clams, bread crumbs, parsley, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, hot sauce, and melted butter.

Mix well. If mix is too dry, moisten with clam liquor. Fill 12 clam shells with clam mix. Sprinkle paprika and Old Bay Seasoning over top. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.