12 Days of Holiday Cheer: Baked Clams

Celebrate 12 Days of Holiday Cheer with us! Use code CHEER5 to get any one of the ingredients on this list for free, then use it in this sumptuous clam recipe for the Feast of the Seven Fishes: Put 2 c white wine, 1 1/2 c sliced shallots, 2 tbsp chopped garlic, 1/2 c parsley, and 3 sprigs thyme in a large pot. Bring to boil, then add 3 dozen clams in an even layer and cover. Shake pot occasionally while cooking and remove clams to a bowl once open. Discard any unopened clams. Let clams cool, then remove shells, saving 36 shell halves. In a bowl, mix 11 oz (2 3/4 sticks) soft butter, 2 tbsp diced prosciutto or Serrano ham, 2 tsp minced shallot, 2 tsp minced garlic, 3 tbsp chopped parsley, 1/4 c panko, salt, and pepper. Place a cooked clam in each half shell and top with a teaspoon of the butter mixture. Place shells on a sheet pan and top with more panko. Place under broiler and broil until tops are golden brown. Serve immediately.