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Crispy Stuffed Quahogs

Briny quahog shells filled with seasoned chopped clam, butter-toasted breadcrumbs, and a hit of hot sauce. Baked until the tops turn golden and the filling is bubbling hot.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
12g
Crispy Stuffed Quahogs
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Place clams on a sheet pan, cover with foil, and bake at 425°F for 8 minutes until shells crack open.

  2. Step 2

    Remove clams and let cool slightly. Chop the meat into small pieces, reserving the shells and any liquid.

  3. Step 3

    Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then toast panko and diced onion until golden, about 4 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir chopped clam, hot sauce, reserved clam liquid, salt, and pepper into the breadcrumb mixture.

  5. Step 5

    Divide filling evenly into the 4 clam shells and nestle on the sheet pan.

  6. Step 6

    Bake at 425°F for 8 minutes until filling is bubbling and tops turn golden brown.

  7. Step 7

    Squeeze lemon over the top and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan
  • 12-inch skillet
  • foil
  • tongs
  • kitchen knife
  • cutting board

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