Clam Shells
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
3 cups bread crumbs (Italian bread crumbs)
1/4 cup minced sweet onion
2 cloves minced
2 peg garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lemons, quartered for garnish
1.
Preheat
oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
2.
In a
large frying pan, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Stir in onion,
cloves and garlic, and cook until onion is translucent, do not burn garlic,
keep heat on low.
3.
Stir
in clams, crab meat, parsley, all seasoning, and bread crumbs.
4.
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.
5.
Fill
each clean clam shell with mixture, pressing tightly into shell.
6.
Arrange
on a baking sheet, and sprinkle lightly with paprika. (Stuffed shells may be
covered and frozen at this point for later use.)
7.
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.
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