Description
Baked Clams Oreganata is a delectable dish that captures the essence of coastal dining with its flavorful garlic, parsley, and lemon-infused breadcrumb topping. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe transforms fresh clams into an unforgettable culinary experience that will impress your guests. With a crisp topping and tender clams, each bite is a celebration of flavors reminiscent of seaside eateries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh littleneck clams
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse clams under cold water and discard any that are open.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and Parmesan until crumbly.
- Spoon the mixture generously onto each clam half.
- Arrange clams on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 baked clams (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg