4 tbls butter
6 tbls flour
1/2 c. clam juice
1/2 c. medium cream
1/4 c. lemon juice
cayenne pepper to taste
6.5 oz minced clams, drained
1/2 stick butter
1-cup breadcrumbs
Parmesan Cheese for sprinkling
1 slice of bacon per shell
Clamshells for baking
Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Melt 4 tbls butter in pan, add 6 tbls
flour. Stir until smooth. Add clam juice and medium cream. Season with lemon
juice and cayenne pepper. Add 6/5 oz. minced clams, drained. Pour into clamshells.
Melt 1/2 stick of butter, add breadcrumbs and sprinkle over Parmesan cheese.
Add a slice of bacon per shell. Place shells on a cookie sheet with tin foil.
Place in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until tops are browned.
