Clams Royale

Name: Clams Royale
Ingredients: 12 to 15 small hard-shell clams (about 1 lb.); 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley; 1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 1/4 c. unseasoned dry bread crumbs; 1/2 c. water; 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 2 tsp. lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. paprika; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/4 c. finely chopped, fully cooked ham

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

12 to 15 small hard-shell clams (about 1 lb.)
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley
1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/4 c. unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1/2 c. water
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. finely chopped, fully cooked ham

Directions

1

Scrub outside of clam shells thoroughly, discarding any broken or open clams.
2

Soak clams in salted water for at least 3 hours to clean.
3

Rinse and drain clams.
4

Place water in 2-quart casserole. Microwave at High for 2 to 3 1/2 minutes or until water boils. Add clams.
5

Cover.
6

Microwave at High for 3 to 5 1/2 minutes or until clams open, stirring once.
7

Remove clams from casserole as they begin to open.
8

Remove each clam from shell.
9

Reserve half of each shell.
10

Mince clams.
11

Set aside.