Nan’S Clams Casino

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, garlic-infused baked clams topped with savory breadcrumbs and melted Parmesan cheese
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Nan’s Clams Casino offers a classic, comforting seafood experience that balances briny clam juice with rich, herby breadcrumbs. This dish features minced clams sautéed with fresh onion, garlic, parsley, and oregano, creating a fragrant base that is spooned back into the shells. The topping of seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese crisps up in the oven, providing a delightful textural contrast to the tender clams. ItâÂÂs an elegant yet simple appetizer or light main course, perfect for dinner parties, game days, or a sophisticated weeknight meal. The mixture remains soupy until baked, so patience is key for the perfect crust. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.

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Nan’S Clams Casino

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 240.5

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Nan's Clams Casino offers a classic, comforting seafood experience that balances briny clam juice with rich, herby breadcrumbs. This dish features minced clams saut&# 195;©ed with fresh onion, garlic, parsley, and oregano, creating a fragrant base that is spooned back into the shells. The topping of seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese crisps up in the oven, providing a delightful textural contrast to the tender clams. ItâÂÂs an elegant yet simple appetizer or light main course, perfect for dinner parties, game days, or a sophisticated weeknight meal. The mixture remains soupy until baked, so patience is key for the perfect crust. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (191ðC).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add minced onion, garlic, parsley, and oregano to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until the onion and garlic begin to brown.
  4. Stir in the seasoned breadcrumbs and cook for another minute to toast them slightly.
  5. Add the minced clams, reserved clam juice, and salt to the skillet.
  6. Mix well to combine all ingredients; the mixture will appear soupy at this stage.
  7. Spoon the clam mixture evenly into the clam shells, arranging them on a baking sheet.
  8. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top of each clam.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the mixture is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 240.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.9g8%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 84.5mg29%
Sodium 2431.0mg102%
Total Carbohydrate 8.5g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 39.0g78%

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

Note

Reserve the juice from the canned clams; it adds essential flavor and moisture to the dish.

The mixture will be very soupy before baking. Do not worry; it will thicken and the topping will crisp up in the oven.

This recipe can be doubled or multiplied to accommodate larger crowds or for serving as hors d'oeuvres.

For a fresh twist, substitute garlic powder with fresh minced garlic cloves.

Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Keywords: clams, casino, seafood, appetizer, baked, garlic, parmesan, breadcrumbs, italian, party, shellfish, homemade, comfort food, herbs, olive oil, onion, parsley, oregano, oven
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