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Lisa's Best Baked Clams

Lisa's Best Baked Clams

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook clams in the boiling water until all shells are open, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 While the clams are cooking, combine crushed crackers, garlic powder, and parsley in a large resealable bag. Seal the bag and crush the mixture until finely ground and well combined.
  4. 4 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add cracker crumb mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
  5. 5 Drain clams. Remove and discard the empty half shell from each clam. Transfer full halves to a baking sheet; spoon crumb mixtureinto each shell.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until topping is browned and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. 7 Serve clams with lemon juice and hot pepper sauce.

By McGee4782

Portuguese Steamed Clams

Portuguese Steamed Clams

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash clams well in a sink of cold water. Discard any clams that are already opened.
  2. 2 In a large stockpot with a tightly fitting lid, place the cleaned clams. Add sausage, onion, tomatoes, and wine. Cover and set over high heat. Steam until all clams open up. Be sure to shake the pot often to insure even heat.
  3. 3 Drizzle olive oil over cooked clams. Evenly divide all the ingredients among warm soup plates. Divide the broth among side cups for dipping.

By Star Pooley

Amazing White Clam Sauce

Amazing White Clam Sauce

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes, and cook stirring constantly until onion is tender. Add garlic, and cook for a couple of minutes, just until fragrant. Pour in the reserved clam juice, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Gradually stir the half-and-half cream into the skillet, and simmer for another 20 minutes, but do not boil. At this time, I like to prepare my linguine and garlic bread.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente.
  4. 4 Add clams to the sauce, and cook just until clams are heated through, or they will become tough and chewy. Remove from heat, and serve over linguine pasta. Top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

By Linoleum

Easy and Quick Clam Dip

Easy and Quick Clam Dip

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir cream cheese and clams together in a bowl. Add reserved liquid in small amounts and stir until cheese is thinned to your desired texture; season with celery salt. Dust the top of the dip with paprika just before serving.

By Fitz

Scott Ure's Clams and Garlic

Scott Ure's Clams and Garlic

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Wash clams to remove any dirt or sand.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic in hot oil until tender, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Pour in white wine; bring to a boil. Cook until wine is reduced by half.
  5. 5 Add clams, cover the pot, and steam just until clams start to open. Add butter, cover the pot, and continue cooking until most or all of the clams open. Discard any clams that do not open.
  6. 6 Transfer clams and broth to 2 large bowls. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

By Scott Ure

Spicy Clam Sauce

Spicy Clam Sauce

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and drained clams; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Season with oregano, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour in the reserved clam juice. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and serve over pasta. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

By QUIRKYIQ

Chopped Baked Clams

Chopped Baked Clams

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in heated oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, making sure not to brown the garlic. Stir in the clams, thyme, and oregano. Remove from heat and stir in the beaten egg. Once combined, mix in breadcrumbs and spoon mixture into 4 ramekins; arrange on a baking sheet. Drizzle butter over each ramekin.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.

By WAYNE14

Linguini with White Clam Sauce

Linguini with White Clam Sauce

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft and translucent. Stir in flour, then the reserved clam juice. Gradually blend in the milk. Stir in wine and parsley. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Mix in the clams. Spoon over cooked pasta.

By WHIPITUP

Matt's Crab & Clam Bisque

Matt's Crab & Clam Bisque

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery, and carrots; cook until soft. Stir in flour, red pepper flakes, and dill weed. Mix in water, bouillon cubes, and Worcestershire sauce. Add potatoes, and season with black pepper; cook until potatoes begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Stir in milk, crab meat, and clams; simmer 15 to 20 minutes.

By PASTAWITHGARLIC

Linguine with Clams and Porcini Mushrooms

Linguine with Clams and Porcini Mushrooms

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak mushrooms 20 to 30 minutes in cold water to rehydrate. Dry, and coarsely chop.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in mushrooms, garlic, and red pepper. Cook until browned. Stir in clams and white wine. As clams open, remove to a medium bowl, discarding those that remain closed.
  3. 3 Mix tomatoes, clam juice, and parsley into the mushroom mixture. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  5. 5 Return clams to the broth mixture and cook until heated through. Thoroughly mix in cooked linguine just before serving.

By Debbie Zanet

Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake

Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Scrub and rinse clams. Soak clams in a large bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  2. 2 Heat a wok or large saucepan over high heat; quickly add sake, mirin and rice wine vinegar. Add clams; cover and cook until clams open, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
  3. 3 Remove any scum that forms on the surface using a spoon or paper towel. Stir in butter, green onion, and soy sauce, tossing to coat clams until butter melts. Arrange clams on a serving plate; drizzle sauce over top. Serve immediately.

By Lilibeth Bernardino Hashimoto

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Manhattan Clam Chowder

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Chop clams, reserving juice; set clams aside. Strain clam juice to remove bits of shell. Measure juice; add enough water to equal 1 1/2 cups liquid.
  2. 2 Combine clam juice mixture, clam-tomato juice cocktail, potatoes, bell peppers, scallions, and black pepper in a large saucepan; heat to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.
  3. 3 Stir in undrained tomatoes and chopped clams and heat through.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Clam Bake

Clam Bake

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Layer potatoes in the bottom of a large pot. Cover with a layer of clams, then mussels, and finally shrimp. Pour in vermouth and enough chicken broth to fill the pot halfway. You may not need all of the broth, depending on the size of your pot. Cut a half cup of butter into cubes and place on top of seafood. Cover with a lid, and seal tightly with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, and carefully remove the foil and lid. Remove the seafood and potatoes from the liquid and serve on a large platter, family-style.
  3. 3 Melt ½ cup of the remaining butter, and divide into 4 individual dishes for dipping. Serve clam bake with bread and remaining softened butter for the bread.

By DENISEK1

Linguine with Clam Sauce

Linguine with Clam Sauce

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 While the pasta is cooking, combine clams with juice, oil, butter, parsley, basil, garlic, and pepper in a large saucepan.
  4. 4 Cook over medium heat until boiling.
  5. 5 Serve warm clam sauce over pasta.

By Dorothy Rinaldi

Clam Chowder Shell Pasta

Clam Chowder Shell Pasta

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes. Pour bacon and grease into a strainer set over a bowl to let the grease drain out. Reserve bacon until needed and discard grease or set aside for another use.
  2. 2 Place the skillet back over medium heat and add butter, onion, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook and stir until onion starts to soften and turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add flour and cook and stir for about 1 minute to create a roux.
  3. 3 Drain both cans clams and set clams aside for later.
  4. 4 Pour clam juice from the cans and the bottle into the skillet; whisk to scrape off any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Raise heat to medium-high and let come to a simmer.
  5. 5 While the clam juice is coming to a simmer, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes.
  6. 6 Add potatoes, celery, tarragon, and cayenne to the simmering clam juice mixture. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the reserved clams, cream, and all but 1 tablespoon of the reserved bacon. Simmer gently for another 10 minutes, then remove and discard tarragon sprig.
  7. 7 Drain pasta well and add to the clam sauce; mix until well combined. Turn off the heat and let sit for 1 minute.
  8. 8 Stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
  9. 9 Ladle into warm bowls. Sprinkle with more Parmesan, crumbled bacon, and parsley.

By John Mitzewich

Clams Italiano

Clams Italiano

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in butter briefly. Stir in wine and season with oregano, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
  2. 2 Place clams in wine mixture. Cover and steam until all clams have opened, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any that do not open. Serve in soup bowls and ladle broth generously over them.

By Bonnie Dailey

Clams in Oyster Sauce

Clams in Oyster Sauce

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add ginger; cook 2 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce; cover and cook 2 minutes. Pour in water; cover and cook 2 minutes. Add clams; cover and cook until (majority of) clams have opened, about 5 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open. Serve immediately.

By lola

Hoy Lai Pad Nam Prik Pow (Clams with Chili Paste and Basil)

Hoy Lai Pad Nam Prik Pow (Clams with Chili Paste and Basil)

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large heavy-bottomed pan or wok over high heat; add the oil and wait 1 minute more. Mix garlic into the hot oil and cook until it just turns golden brown, about 1 minute. Add clams and chile paste; stir until clams are coated.
  2. 2 Stir fish sauce, chiles, and sugar into clams; cook and stir until the clams have opened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix basil into clam mixture and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.

By Toi

Linguine with White Clam Sauce

Linguine with White Clam Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in liquid from clams, parsley, white wine, basil, and salt; simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in clams until heated through. Add cooked linguine pasta; toss to combine and serve warm.

By Karena

Easy Linguine with White Clam Sauce

Easy Linguine with White Clam Sauce

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cook olive oil and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until garlic is fragrant. Add chopped clams, clam juice, and parsley. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Toss pasta with clam sauce. Serve warm.

By JANBLIDEN

Clam Linguine

Clam Linguine

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter. Add tomatoes, parsley, and garlic; simmer and let reduce, about 5 minutes. Add some clam juice if the sauce reduces too much.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 3 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 Add pasta and clams to the skillet and heat through; top with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

By Paris

Shrimp, Clams, and Scallops Pasta

Shrimp, Clams, and Scallops Pasta

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and 2/3 of the garlic; cook and stir until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, sugar, pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
  2. 2 When the sauce has about 20 minutes left, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  3. 3 While the pasta is cooking, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add clams, cover, and steam until shells open, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open. Stir opened clams into the sauce.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and scallops; cook and stir until opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining garlic. Transfer mixture to the sauce.
  5. 5 Drain spaghetti. Serve seafood sauce over top and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

By Hawn

Cast Iron Clam Chowder

Cast Iron Clam Chowder

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat bacon grease in a cast iron Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic until onion is soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add flour, salt, garlic powder, liquid smoke flavoring, and black pepper; stir until vegetables are evenly coated.
  2. 2 Pour chicken broth and reserved clam juice over vegetables; cook at a simmer over low heat until potatoes and carrots are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in cornstarch until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk and cream; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir butter mixture into vegetable-broth mixture; cook and stir over low heat until chowder is thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add corn and cook for 5 minutes. Mix chopped clams into chowder and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more.

By ddmama

Instant Pot® Clam Chowder

Instant Pot® Clam Chowder

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain clams into a colander set over a measuring cup. Reserve clam juice (there should be just over 2 cups liquid).
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Cook bacon until fat has rendered and bacon is crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.
  3. 3 Remove and discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease. Cook onion and celery in the bacon grease until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Pour 1/4 cup clam juice into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Mix in potatoes, carrots, pepper, thyme, and remaining clam juice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  6. 6 Remove 3/4 cup of the potatoes and mash with a fork. Return the mashed potatoes to the pot and stir. Turn on Saute mode. Add clams and half-and-half to the pot and cook until heated through but not boiling. Ladle into bowls and top with bacon.

By Bren

Clam Fritters

Clam Fritters

3.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat the egg and gradually beat in the flour. Slowly stir in the milk, clams, salt, pepper and onion. If desired, stir in the green pepper. With hands shape mixture into 2 inch diameter patties.
  2. 2 In a medium skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Fry the patties in the hot oil until golden brown. Place cooked fritters on paper towels to soak up any excess oil.

By Christine Johnson

Cindy's Awesome Clam Chowder

Cindy's Awesome Clam Chowder

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisped and browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Leave drippings in the pot.
  2. 2 Place potatoes and carrots into the pot and season with salt and pepper; cook in bacon drippings, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour clam juice into the pot, add enough water to just cover potatoes, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are just tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Add leek soup mix and gently stir until no lumps remain. Stir in clams, half-and-half, and reserved bacon. Cook and stir until chowder returns to a simmer and thickens, about 10 minutes more.

By Cindy in Pensacola

Cathie's Clam Chowder

Cathie's Clam Chowder

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, celery, and onion until onion is translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. 2 In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking until bubbly. Whisk in 1 jar of clam juice, until smooth. Stir in onion mixture. Pour in half-and-half, stirring constantly. Stir in clams, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Season with pepper and serve.

By Cathie West