Lisa's Best Baked Clams

Try this simple baked clam recipe for delicious, homemade, breaded clams. It's a great-looking appetizer for parties.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons garlic powder
• 6 large clams in shells
• 12 unsalted soda crackers, crushed
• 1 medium lemon, juiced (Optional)
• ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook clams in the boiling water until all shells are open, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

While the clams are cooking, combine crushed crackers, garlic powder, and parsley in a large resealable bag. Seal the bag and crush the mixture until finely ground and well combined.

Step 4

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add cracker crumb mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown.

Step 5

Drain clams. Remove and discard the empty half shell from each clam. Transfer full halves to a baking sheet; spoon crumb mixtureinto each shell.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until topping is browned and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 7

Serve clams with lemon juice and hot pepper sauce.