I think clams are an under-utilized ingredient. Sure, we love them in clam chowder. And they’re great in clam linguine or eaten as steamed clams too. But you can use them as appetizers like clam dip and this crostini with clams too. Don’t forget about clams!
Ingredients needed:
canned chopped clams Italian bread (like Ciabatta) butter fresh Italian parsley shallots extra virgin olive oil lemon wedges
How to make Crostini with Clams:
The full, printable recipe is at the end of this post. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F., and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You’ll need some sort of Italian bread for this recipe. Ciabatta bread works great. Or you can also just use some sliced french bread. Whatever bread you choose, just cut it into small pieces or triangles. Melt butter in a small skillet. Add shallots and fresh parsley until the shallots soften. Remove the pan from heat.
Spread out the bread slices on the baking sheet. Brush each piece of bread with olive oil. Make a little dent in the middle of each piece of bread. Spoon some clams onto each piece of bread. Top with some of the buttery shallot mixture. Bake for about 10 minutes. Serve!
These are a simple, no-frills appetizer- even though there are clams involved! The clams are salty and wonderful, and they’re good with the toasty bread. A little squeeze of lemon before serving makes them perfect. Enjoy!
Here are a few more crostini recipes you might like to try:
Greek Crostini Crostini with Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions and Fig Jam Strawberry Brie Crostini Sweet Pea Crostini with Prosciutto Cheese Crostini with Prosciutto
