Clams Oreganata

Name: Clams Oreganata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 24 littleneck clams, shucked; 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 tbsp lemon juice

Tender littleneck clams topped with a crispy, seasoned garlic and herb breadcrumb mixture baked until golden brown.

35 minMediumServes 4240 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanAppetizerOvenPescatarianLow CarbNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

24 littleneck clams, shucked
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400F.
2

In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil until evenly moistened.
3

Arrange 24 shucked littleneck clams on a rimmed baking sheet and divide the breadcrumb mixture evenly over each shell.
4

Pour 1/4 cup dry white wine into the bottom of the baking sheet around the shells.
5

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until breadcrumbs are golden brown and seafood reaches an internal temperature of 145F.
6

Drizzle with 2 tbsp lemon juice and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Clams Oreganata gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Clams Oreganata keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Clams Oreganata?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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