Description
Clams Oreganata is a delicious Italian dish that captures the essence of coastal cuisine. Featuring tender clams topped with a crispy, herb-infused breadcrumb mixture, this recipe offers a delightful fusion of savory and zesty flavors. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home, Clams Oreganata is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large fresh clams (like littlenecks or cherrystones)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Clean the clams under cold water, scrubbing them until clean and discarding any open clams.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix until moist but not soggy.
- Place cleaned clams in the baking dish and top each clam generously with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil or extra lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 clams (about 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg