Best 8 Chopped Baked Clams Recipes

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Baked clams are a classic seafood dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. The tender, juicy clams are baked in a flavorful sauce until they are cooked through and the edges are slightly browned. Chopped clams are a great way to add a seafood flavor to your favorite recipes. They can be used in chowders, stews, pasta dishes, and even salads. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a hearty main course, chopped baked clams are sure to please.

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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

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.

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.

BAKED STUFFED CLAMS



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My clams are requested all the time. They are the perfect appetizer for any occasion and so easy to make. Definitely guaranteed to rival anything you get in a restaurant! Great to freeze and have as a quick snack anytime. (Note: if you don't have clam shells, form tin foil into clam shaped cups, and proceed as directed.)

Provided by Danielle Merk

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 Clean Clam Shells
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
4 cups fresh bread crumbs
¼ cup minced sweet onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
lemon pepper to taste
paprika to taste
2 lemons, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • In a large frying pan, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until translucent. Stir in clams, crab meat, parsley, lemon pepper, and bread crumbs. Reduce heat to low, and slowly pour in clam juice until mixture is slightly sticky, but not wet. The bread crumbs will continue to absorb moisture, so be careful not to add too much clam juice.
  • Fill each clean clam shell with mixture, pressing tightly into shell. Arrange on a baking sheet, and sprinkle lightly with paprika. (Stuffed shells may be covered and frozen at this point for later use.)
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and sizzling. If frozen, bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until warmed through. Serve warm on a platter with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 385.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BAKED CLAMS



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This recipe for baked clams tried to bridge the gap between the glory of a clam pulled from a clambake and the unfortunate, common mediocrity of ubiquitous baked stuffed clams. It contains some of the usual suspects - onion and celery - and some unusual ones, like clam juice and vermouth. Importantly, it doesn't require clam shucking, which is a dangerous occupation, best avoided unless you are very brave.

Provided by Tamar Adler

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings (or 2 if you love clams)

Number Of Ingredients 11

24-30 littleneck or cherrystone clams*
3 tablespoons clam juice
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons dry vermouth
1 cup combined (any combination) sliced green or plain white garlic, finely sliced leek, chopped celery, fennel or fennel top
3 tablespoons butter plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, separated
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped celery leaf
1 tablespoon chopped fennel frond
1 tablespoon chopped chervil (if available; if not, use more celery leaves or fennel fronds)
3 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Wash the clams very well. Put them, the clam juice, water and vermouth in a big pot with a cover. Cook them over very high heat, bringing them to a boil, until they are just cooked, removing them one by one, or by the few, to a roasting pan or other flat tray, with tongs or a hand-held sieve, the instant they pop open.
  • Once they've cooled, remove the clams from the shells. Divide top and bottom shells. Wash as many as you plan to serve, and leave them to dry. Add any liquid left with the clams to the liquid in the clam pot.
  • Sauté the cup of garlic, leeks, celery and fennel in 3 tablespoons of butter, adding only the tiniest, barest bit of salt to help the vegetables release their liquid. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until leeks are tender and taste good. Through a fine strainer, add all the liquid in the clam pot. Bring to a boil, and cook down until only about 1 cup of liquid remains. Add the heavy cream. Taste for salt. Add the chopped leaves and chervil and the clams, either whole or roughly chopped.
  • Divide the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into 24 small squares. If it seems difficult, use more butter. No precision needed. Fill each half clamshell very full with the clam mixture - with either 1 clam per shell, if left whole, or a spoonful, if chopped. Top each half with a sprinkle of bread crumbs and a tiny square of butter.
  • Put in a single layer, in 1 or 2 large roasting or baking pans, under the broiler at its highest setting, quite close to the broiler. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 179, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 474 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

PETER LO CASCIO'S BAKED CLAMS



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An assortment of herbs, including tarragon, parsley, and chives, gives these simple baked clams from Peter Lo Cascio, a Martha Stewart Center for Living charity winner, their fresh flavor. Serve for a seasonal spring appetizer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 16

24 littleneck clams (about 4 pounds), scrubbed
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons dry white wine or water
1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach, trimmed
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons thinly sliced shallots
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped celery hearts
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur
1 large egg yolk
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place clams in a 4-quart pot and add 1 cup white wine or water; cover and cook over medium-high heat until clams have opened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool.
  • Meanwhile, rinse spinach with cold water; shake to remove excess water but do not pat dry. Place spinach in a medium saucepan; cover and cook over medium heat until spinach is wilted, 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover, stir, and cover again; continue cooking 2 minutes more. Drain and let cool slightly. Squeeze spinach to remove excess moisture; chop and set aside.
  • Remove clams from shells, reserving shells and discarding any clams that remain unopened. Finely chop clams; you should have about 1 1/2 cups. Set aside. Line a fine mesh sieve with cheesecloth and set over a medium bowl; strain clam cooking liquid into bowl and set aside 1/2 cup. Reserve any remaining liquid for another use.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, and celery; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add remaining 3 tablespoons wine and bring to a simmer; cook until liquid is almost evaporated. Add reserved spinach and clams; stir to combine.
  • Cut remaining 8 tablespoons butter into pieces and add to skillet along with parsley, tarragon, chives, breadcrumbs, reserved clam juice, and anise. Add egg yolk and stir to combine; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Fill reserved clam shells with clam mixture; transfer shells to a baking sheet and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until filling is hot, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

FRESH BAKED CLAMS



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I love clams! These sound good since you steam them first and them remove them from the shell, make a topping and put them back into the shell with the butter/garlic/crumb topping and broil. I love when the clam is left whole and not chopped (they stay juicy) but it is a personal preference and you could chop them, especially if you can't get fresh small clams.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 dozen clams, well scrubbed, hard shell
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup butter
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs (Italian style)
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Put clams in a large kettle or clam pot with the water; cook over moderate heat, just until the shells open.
  • Remove from the heat and when cool enough to handle, pluck the whole clams from the shells; save half the shells.
  • Meanwhile, blend together the butter, garlic, parsley and bread crumbs.
  • Set each clam back into a half shell and spread about a teaspoon of the mixture atop each clam in a shell.
  • Arrange filled shells in a baking dish and broil 4" from the heat source until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.2, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 113.2, Sodium 1407.7, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 29.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams: Fresh clams have a briny, sweet flavor and a tender texture. Look for clams that are closed tightly and have no cracks or chips in their shells.
  • Purge the clams: Purging the clams removes any sand or grit from them. To purge the clams, place them in a large bowl of cold water and let them sit for 30 minutes. Drain the water and rinse the clams with cold water.
  • Chop the clams: Chopping the clams makes them easier to eat. You can chop the clams by hand or use a food processor. If you are using a food processor, pulse the clams until they are chopped into small pieces.
  • Cook the clams: Clams can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, steaming, and frying. Baking is a simple and easy way to cook clams. To bake the clams, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the clams in a baking dish and bake them for 10-15 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the clams: Clams can be served as an appetizer or main course. Serve the clams with your favorite dipping sauce, such as cocktail sauce or tartar sauce.

Conclusion:

Chopped baked clams are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. They are perfect for a party or a casual meal. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect chopped baked clams. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy seafood dish, try chopped baked clams. You won't be disappointed!

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