Best 8 Baked Clams With Pine Nuts And Basil Recipes

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Baked clams with pine nuts and basil is a classic Italian dish that is both elegant and delicious. The clams are baked in a flavorful broth with herbs, spices, and pine nuts, and the basil adds a fresh, vibrant flavor. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. If you are looking for a delicious and easy way to prepare clams, baked clams with pine nuts and basil is the perfect recipe for you.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHOPPED BAKED CLAMS



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While working at a restaurant, I needed a better recipe for baked clams. This is the what I devised. They went over very well. This can also be used as a spread on crackers.

Provided by WAYNE14

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, with juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 egg, beaten
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 87.1 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 208.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BAKED CLAMS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds Littleneck clams
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons salt
3 cups bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons pesto
1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 pound clarified butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place clams in a bucket of cold water with cornmeal and salt. Set aside.
  • Place bread crumbs, Parmesan, lemon juice, zest, garlic, pesto, parsley, and olive oil in a bowl. Mix all of the ingredients together with half of the clarified butter. Mix together until moist but not too wet. Use additional butter only if needed.
  • Open each clam and place mixture on top. Place in oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

GRILLED CLAMS WITH BASIL BREADCRUMBS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups coarse bread crumbs, toasted
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 sun-dried tomato halves in oil, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
24 littleneck clams, scrubbed clean
2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Heat a gas grill or prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals.
  • Combine the bread crumbs, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, salt and pepper in a large serving bowl and set aside.
  • When the grill is hot, place the clams in 1 layer on the hot grate and allow the heat to open the clams. They'll open gradually for about 5 minutes, then pop-open wide when they're done. Using tongs, remove the clams from the grill and place them in the bowl with the bread crumb mixture and toss together. Drizzle with the melted butter, and serve hot.

BAKED CLAMS WITH GARLIC



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This is such a simple recipe. Add chopped bits of crispy bacon on top if you want.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 1h

Yield 40 clams

Number Of Ingredients 12

40 littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 stick plus 3 tablespoons (11 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons dry vermouth
4 large cloves garlic, finely minced
2 scallions, minced
Zest and juice from 1 medium lemon, plus wedges for serving
Kosher salt
Freshly ground white pepper
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, toasted
1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs, toasted
1/2 to 3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook the clams: Heat a large skillet over high heat. Rinse the clams one final time to make sure they are free of any grit. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet, add the clams and vermouth and cook, shaking the skillet slightly, until the clams open. Remove and cool. Reserve any cooking liquid.
  • Make the breadcrumb mix: Place the remaining 10 tablespoons butter in the bowl of a food processor, add the garlic, scallions and lemon zest and juice and pulse to blend. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mix in the breadcrumbs.
  • Prepare and bake the clams: Detach each clam from its shell and put the meat back in the shell. Mix the reserved cooking liquid from the clams (if any) with the cream. Pour a touch of the cream mixture on top of each clam and immediately mold some of the breadcrumb mixture into each of the shells so the clam body is covered. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until hot, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and preheat the broiler.
  • Broil the clams for 1 minute, watching them constantly so they don't burn. Remove them from the oven. Squirt with lemon juice. Top each clam with some parsley. Serve immediately.

LISA'S BEST BAKED CLAMS



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This recipe for homemade breaded baked clams is simple but delicious. A great looking appetizer for parties.

Provided by McGee4782

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large clams in shells
12 unsalted soda crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons parsley
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add clams, and boil until all of the clams are open, about 5 minutes. Drain, and remove the empty half of the shell from each one. Place the full halves onto a baking sheet.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the crackers, garlic powder, and parsley into a large resealable bag. Crush until fine, and mash to mix. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cracker crumb mixture, and cook until golden brown, stirring constantly. Spoon onto the clams in the shells.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until browned and topping is crispy. Serve with lemon and hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 42.2 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 163.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

BAKED CLAMS



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I haven't tried this yet, but this is VERY similar to a recipe I used on my honeymoon to prepare fresh clams. Now, living in Indiana, I'll have to find some alternative to fresh. :-(

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Savory

Time 14m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably homemade)
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
36 small clams or 36 small cherrystone clams, shucked, 36 half shells reserved
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 -6 tablespoons butter, melted
lemon wedge (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine the garlic, bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and stir to combine.
  • Coarsely chop the clams and combine with the lemon juice in a separate bowl.
  • Place the clam shells on a baking sheet, using a thin bed of rock salt to stabilize them if desired, and divide chopped clams between them.
  • Top with the bread crumb mixture and drizzle with the butter.
  • Cook under a preheated broiler until the topping is golden brown and the clams are bubbling, about 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.8, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 60.3, Sodium 884, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2, Protein 18.2

CLAMS WITH JALAPEñO, LEMON, AND BASIL



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Categories     Garlic     Pepper     Steam     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Basil     Clam     White Wine     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced jalapeño chiles
1 cup canned tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Melt butter in very large pot over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and jalapeño; stir until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, wine, and lemon juice and bring to boil. Add clams; cover and boil until clams open, about 9 minutes (discard any clams that do not open). Add basil and lemon peel. Season with pepper. Transfer clams and sauce to large bowl and serve.

CLAMS WITH JALAPENO, LEMON AND BASIL



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From Bon Appetit, this looks really good. Sounds like crusty bread would be great to soak up the sauce.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced
1 cup tomato sauce, canned
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 lbs littleneck clams, scrubbed
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon peel, grated

Steps:

  • Melt butter in very large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add minced garlic and jalapeño; stir until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, wine, and lemon juice and bring to boil.
  • Add clams; cover and boil until clams open, about 9 minutes (discard any clams that do not open).
  • Add basil and lemon peel.
  • Season with pepper.
  • Transfer clams and sauce to large bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.9, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 117.4, Sodium 2258.7, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 50.6

Tips:

  • Choose fresh clams. Fresh clams should be tightly closed and smell like the ocean. Avoid any clams that are open or have a foul odor.
  • Scrub the clams well. Use a stiff brush to scrub the clams under running water. This will remove any dirt or grit.
  • Soak the clams in salt water. Soaking the clams in salt water for 30 minutes will help to remove any remaining sand or grit.
  • Use a variety of toppings. The toppings in this recipe are just a suggestion. Feel free to use your favorite toppings, such as bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, or chopped parsley.
  • Bake the clams until they are cooked through. The clams are done cooking when they are opened and the meat is opaque.

Conclusion:

Baked clams with pine nuts and basil is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The clams are tender and flavorful, and the topping is crispy and golden brown. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's a great way to enjoy fresh seafood.

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