BAKED SOFT-SHELL CLAMS
4 servings

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Scrub and purge:

  • 2 quarts small soft-shell clams (about 4 pounds)

To keep the clams steady, line a baking sheet with crumpled foil or a bed of:

  • Rock salt

Arrange the clams in the foil or salt. Bake about 15 minutes, until the shells open. Remove the top shells carefully, over a bowl. Serve on the half shell on individual plates with any of the following:

Garnish with:

  • Lemon wedges

Shellfish