Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 - quahogs - a large hard shell clam
  • 1 cup(s) water
  • 1/2 cup(s) white wine, dry
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 4 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 4 clove(s) garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup(s) onion minced
  • 1/4 cup(s) celery minced
  • 3 tablespoon(s) parsley fresh and minced
  • 4 cup(s) italian bread, crust removed bread cubed

Instruction

  • In a large pot, add the quahogs, water, wine and bay leaf.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Let simmer until all quahogs are open. Remove the quahogs and quahog meat, strain the broth well and reserve. Chop the quahog meat and set aside.
  • In a sauté pan, heat the oil. Add the garlic, onion and celery. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the herbs. Cook 1 minute.
  • In a large bowl, place the diced bread . Add the vegetable mixture. Lightly moisten with quahog broth. Adjust the seasoning.
  • Split the quahogs in half. Divide the stuffing equally stuff into each shell half.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven until hot. Serve with plenty of hot sauce and lemon wedge