We bought stuffed clams from a local grocery store and decided to try to make them years ago. This has become a favorite and we make them quite often.

1 can 6.5oz CHOPPED clams
3 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
1/2 stick butter
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup breadcrumbs
clam juice from can of clams
salt and pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
clam shells
shredded parmesan or paprika

1) Melt butter in saute pan and add onions, cook for 3 minutes
2) add garlic, cook for 1 minute
3) add breadcrumbs, clams, lemon juice, parsley, and clam juice (as least 1 tbl, up to all of it)
4) stir until everything is moist, add more breadcrumbs if too wet
5) Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6) stuff mixture into clam shells and sprinkle with parm or paprika
7) bake at 350F for 20 minutes

Makes five to six stuffies