Golden breadcrumbs, fragrant parsley and the flavour of clams: a simple seafood starter to serve hot and share around the table.
For this recipe, we’ve chosen iPescaOri vongole veraci clams, paired with breadcrumbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Just a few ingredients create a crisp topping that brings out the flavour of the clams.
Servings: 4 people
Preparation: approximately 8 minutes, excluding any preliminary steps indicated on the packaging
Cooking time: 10–12 minutes
Total time: approximately 20 minutes, excluding any preliminary steps
Ingredients
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1 pack of iPescaOri vongole veraci clams
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80 g breadcrumbs
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1 garlic clove
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Fresh parsley, to taste
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Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
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Black pepper, to taste
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A few lemon wedges, to serve
How to make baked clams with a breadcrumb topping
1. Prepare the clams
Prepare the clams following the instructions on the packaging, including any directions for thawing and opening the shells. For baking, arrange the opened clams in a baking dish, with the clam meat in the upward-facing half of each shell.
2. Prepare the breadcrumb topping
Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Finely chop the garlic and parsley, then mix them in a bowl with the breadcrumbs and a grinding of black pepper. Add a little extra virgin olive oil and mix until the crumbs are lightly moistened but still loose.
3. Add the topping
Using a teaspoon, spread the breadcrumb mixture over the clams, covering the meat without pressing down too firmly. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
4. Bake until golden
Bake at 200 °C for 10–12 minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp, always following the cooking instructions on the packaging. Check the topping during the final few minutes to prevent the breadcrumbs from burning.
5. Serve
Serve the clams straight from the oven with a few lemon wedges to squeeze over them, if desired.
A cooking tip
Spread the breadcrumb mixture in a light, even layer: this helps create a crisp crust without overpowering the flavour of the clams. Make sure the shells sit securely in the baking dish so the topping stays in place during cooking.
The product for this recipe
iPescaOri vongole veraci clams
The starting point for a seafood starter with a fragrant, golden breadcrumb topping. Prepare the clams according to the instructions on the packaging, add the breadcrumb mixture and bake until golden.
