Baked Stuffed Clams

Serves: 4Hands-on: 10 minutesTotal: 30 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 fresh cherrystone clams, well scrubbed and opened, meat removed
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 slices whole-grain wheat bread, toasted and crumbled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp. dried dill
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 lemon, sliced

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the clam shells on a baking sheet.
  • Place the clam meat and the rest of the ingredients (excluding the paprika and lemon slices) in a food processor or blender and pulse until mixed but not puréed.
  • Spoon the stuffing into the clamshells and top with paprika. Bake for about 20 minutes. Serve immediately with lemon slices.

Recipe Information

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 fresh cherrystone clams, well scrubbed and opened, meat removed
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 slices whole-grain wheat bread, toasted and crumbled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp. dried dill
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 lemon, sliced

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the clam shells on a baking sheet.
  • Place the clam meat and the rest of the ingredients (excluding the paprika and lemon slices) in a food processor or blender and pulse until mixed but not puréed.
  • Spoon the stuffing into the clamshells and top with paprika. Bake for about 20 minutes. Serve immediately with lemon slices.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories190
Total Fat12g
Saturated Fat5g
Cholesterol70mg
Sodium400mg
Total Carbohydrate14g
Dietary Fiber2g
Sugars1g
Protein7g