How to Make Nanny's Recipe for Clams Oreganata (Baked Clams)

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: Nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and offers a different flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is heart-healthy.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Wash and scrub the clams and place them in a single layer on a sheet pan.

Place in the oven for only 2-3 minutes to loosen the clams so they will easily open.

Remove clams from oven and pry open the clams over a bowl to catch all the juice.

Loosen the clam in its shell by sliding a knife under it.

Preheat the broiler and adjust the rack to the top shelf.

In a medium frying pan, add olive oil and heat until hot.

Add garlic and sauté until just sizzling.

Add bread crumbs, oregano, parsley, grated cheese, reserved strained clam juice, and black pepper (if desired).

Pack each clam with the bread crumb mixture without overstuffing.

Place the clams back on the sheet tray and add a little water to the pan to help the clams stay moist.

Put the tray under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes or until the bread crumbs are brown and crispy.

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