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

clam shells
shredded Parmesan or paprika

Melt the butter in saute pan and add onions, cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute. Add breadcrumbs, clams, lemon juice, parsley, and clam juice – at least 1 tbsp and possible all of it. Gently stir until everything is moist, add more breadcrumbs if too wet. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper to taste.

Stuff mixture into clam shells and sprinkle with Parmesan or paprika.

Bake at 350^oF for 20 minutes.

Makes five to six stuffies