BAKED CLAMS

BAKED  CLAMS 

 2 doz. clams
4 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 med. onion, chopped
1 tbsp. bread crumbs
1 tsp. parsley or chives
1/4 tsp. oregano
Salt & pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon juice

 Scrub clams with stiff brush under cold water until all grit is removed.  Saute onion and garlic until golden.  Remove clams from shell (steam open).  Chop up clams very fine, mix with bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper and oregano.  Fill shells.  Sprinkle with cheese and lemon juice.  Dot with butter and place under hot broiler about 5 minutes.