Stuffed Clams

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient
18–24	Littleneck Clams
¼ lbs	butter
3 T	Shallot (finely chopped)
1 t	Minced garlic
¼ C	Fresh parsley
1 T	Fresh basil
1 C	Bread crumbs
8 T	Grated parmesan
2 T	Dry white wine
¼ C	Chopped prosciutto
¼ t	Red pepper flakes
taste	salt and pepper
2 T	Olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 F
2. Shuck clams
3. Process clams in food processor (but do not over process)
4. In saucepan, combine clams with butter, shallots, garlic, parsley, basil, breadcrumbs, 6 T cheese, wine, prosciutto, pepper flakes, salt and pepper
5. Cook until well blended
6. Stuff shells
7. Sprinkle with cheese and olive oil
8. Bake 15 minutes
9. Broil for final minute