Juicy chopped clams are folded into a rich, savory mixture of garlic butter, aromatic herbs, and creamy breadcrumbs, then baked until golden and bubbling. The result is a perfect balance of textures—crispy on top, soft and luscious in the center, with a deep, oceanic flavor in every single bite.
Creamy Baked Stuffed Clams
4
servings10
minutes15
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Ingredients
8 large clam shells
1 lb (450g) chopped clams or lump crab meat
3 tbsp butter
1 small onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup breadcrumbs
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup shredded mozzarella
¼ cup Parmesan, grated
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
- Cook onion and garlic in butter.
- Mix clams or crabmeat, breadcrumbs, mayo, mozzarella, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon mixture generously into the clam shells.
- Sprinkle paprika and bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes.
- Top with parsley and serve hot.
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