Clams La Ray - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 hard shell clams (3 to 4-inches across)
1/2 stick butter, melted
1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped fine
1 stalk celery, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. sweet onions, chopped fine
1/4 to 1/2 c. unflavored bread crumbs
1 (4 oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
2 eggs, beaten

Preparation

Scrub and shuck the clams.
Save the shells* and reserve the liquid. Chop the clams.