Baked Clams Italiano - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 1/2 ounces minced clams
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon onion, grated
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup Ritz cracker, crumbled plus
2 tablespoons crackers, crumbled
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Drain clams and reserve 3 tablespoons broth.
Heat olive oil in a small frying pan. Saute onion, parsley, oregano, and the 1/4 cup cracker crumbs for 2 minutes, or until onion is golden. Remove from heat and mix with clams, the 3 tablespoons clam broth, and garlic salt. Spoon into a dozen clam shells or aluminum shells.
Sprinkle lightly with a mixture made of 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons cracker crumbs.
On a baking sheet, bake in a 375\u00b0F oven for 25 minutes, or until crusty on top.