Spicy stuffed clams that can be prepared in advance and frozen.

2/3
C
Fresh minced onion

3

Garlic cloves -- minced

1/3
C
Minced green pepper

1/4
lb
Butter

2/3
C
Minced celery

2
cans
Chopped clams (6.5 oz each)

2
tbsp
Worcestershire sauce

1
tbsp
Cajun seasoning

1
tsp
Onion powder

1
cup
Italian bread crumbs



Salt and pepper to taste



Paprika

• Melt butter on high heat in frying pan, add vegetables and sauté until soft and translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir periodically with a wooden spoon.


• Add clams, including the broth, and stir. Season with worcestershire sauce, cajun seasoning, and onion powder. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt and pepper as needed.


• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes. Then add bread crumbs. Place in clam shells. Garnish with paprika. At this point they may be frozen, tightly wrapped, defrosted in the refrigerator, then cooked.
  

  Broil for 5 minutes under broiler until browned.