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Fresh Clam Stuffed Mushrooms

Servings 6 Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients
  

  • 12 fresh clams
  • 1/2 C water
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped green onion
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped celery
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp grated mozzarella
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 C bread crumbs plus more for topping
  • 6 lg baby portobello mushrooms cleaned and de-stemmed
  • extra virgin olive oil for spritzing
  • fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 395 degrees F.
  • Place the clams, with the 1/2 cup water in a microwave dish. Place in the microwave and cook on high until the clams open. Depending on their size, you may have to remove the smaller ones that open and continue cooking the bigger ones until they open.
  • Remove the meat from the shells and chop finely.
  • Heat a skillet to med/hi and cook the celery in the olive oil. Add the garlic and green onion and cook for one minute. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the beaten egg, butter, parmesan, mozzerella, oregano, basil, salt, bread crumbs and chopped clams along with the onion, celery and garlic mixture. Mix well.
  • Spoon the stuffing mixture into the mushrooms. Sprinkle more bread crumbs on top and spritz with olive oil. Bake in oven for 20-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the stuffing is bubbly.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Recipes by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com