DOWN EAST CLAM PIE

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Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound shucked steamer clams
1/4 cup minced yellow onion
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
24 saltine crackers
3/4 cup milk or half-and-half
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red chili pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pick over clams, and set them in a colander over a bowl to collect juices. When clams are well drained, transfer them to another bowl.
  • In a sauté pan, combine onion, red pepper and parsley with 2 tablespoons butter; cook gently over medium-low heat until vegetables are very soft but not brown. Add to bowl with clams. Crumble half the saltines in your hands, and stir into clam mixture.
  • Measure amount of juice from clams and add enough milk or half-and-half to make 1 cup. Add to clam mixture along with eggs, and stir to mix well. Add salt and black pepper to taste, and chili pepper, if you wish.
  • Use 1/2 tablespoon butter to butter bottom and sides of a 1-quart baking or soufflé dish. Turn clam mixture into dish.
  • Crumble remaining saltines a little more finely than first batch. In sauté pan, combine cracker crumbs with remaining butter; cook over medium heat just until they start to brown. Spoon crumbs over clams, and set dish in oven for 1 hour, checking after 45 minutes. If top of casserole is still pale, turn heat to 425 degrees for last 15 minutes. If it is starting to get too brown, place a sheet of aluminum foil loosely over top while casserole finishes cooking. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 286, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 606 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Alex Donals
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Christian Chiedozie
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Mr Khang
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Meem
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No Budget
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Connor Ordonez
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Atif Raisani
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Pop Broome
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Just baked my first Down East Clam Pie following this recipe. It was a delight! The flavors of the clams, bacon, and vegetables melded perfectly. The crust was flaky and golden. A perfect balance of flavors and textures. ?