Stuffed Clams Oreganata With Harissa Food

BAKED CLAMS OREGANATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the clams on a sheet tray and put them in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes or until the clams just begin to open. We don't want to cook the clams, we just want them to open a little.
• Using a butter knife pry the clams open and remove the top shell and discard. Completely pull the clam away from the bottom shell and place it back in the bottom shell. This will allow for easy eating.
• Preheat the broiler and adjust the rack to the top shelf.
• In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, oregano, crushed red pepper and some salt. Add the olive oil and stir until well combined. Add chicken stock until the mixture is quite wet. Taste to check the seasoning, add more salt if needed.
• Pack each clam full of the bread crumb mixture. Pack the bread crumbs down and really secure the edges. This will help the clam stay moist.
• Place the clams on a sheet tray and add about 1/2 cup of water to the tray. This will also help the clams stay moist. Put the tray under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes or until the bread crumbs are nice and brown and crispy.

CLAMS OREGANATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil.
• In a large bowl gently toss bread crumbs, herbs, olive oil, salt and pepper. Be careful not to overwork the mixture. Set aside.
• Line a baking sheet with salt and arrange 12 clam shells. Put 1 clam in each shell and top with 2 tablespoons of the bread crumb mixture. Drizzle with olive oil. Broil 2 to 3 minutes.

CLAMS OREGANATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil.
• In a large bowl gently toss bread crumbs, herbs, olive oil, salt and pepper. Be careful not to overwork the mixture. Set aside.
• Line a baking sheet with salt and arrange 12 clam shells. Put 1 clam in each shell and top with 2 tablespoons of the bread crumb mixture. Drizzle with olive oil. Broil 2 to 3 minutes.

BAKED CLAMS OREGANATE

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Place rack in lowest setting, or about 12 inches from heat.
• Combine bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano and salt and pepper. Add olive oil, and toss until crumbs are evenly coated. Stir in broth, mixing to blend. Mixture will be quite damp.
• Put a rounded teaspoon of the crumb mixture on each clam, smoothing the top. Arrange clams on baking sheet with sides, and pour in about 1/8 inch water. Broil until topping is lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

STUFFED CLAMS WITH LINGUICA AND CORN

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water, and bring to a boil. Add clams, cover, and cook just until they open, about 6 minutes (start checking after 5 minutes and discard any clams that have not opened after 7 minutes). Remove clams, and pour broth through a fine sieve into a bowl; reserve 1/2 cup. Remove clams from shells, reserving shells, and roughly chop clams. Transfer clams to a large bowl.
• Separate clam shells, and remove muscles. Wash and reserve 24 shells.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Chop or pulse sausage in a food processor until chunky. Melt butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion, celery, and corn, and cook until edges start to brown, about 6 minutes. Add sausage and cayenne, and saute until warmed through, about 1 minute. Add mixture to clams. Stir in reserved clam broth, the lemon zest, and breadcrumbs until just incorporated.
• Place shells on a rimmed baking sheet, and divide mixture among shells (do not pack). Cover with parchment-lined foil, and bake until hot throughout, about 30 minutes. Remove foil, and turn oven to broil. Broil clams on middle rack until crisp and browned on top, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges for spritzing.