Maine Clam Casserole Recipes

MAINE CLAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Pour milk over crackers and let stand for 20 minutes
• Add other ingredients, including the claim juice, after
• Pour into a 2-quart greased casserole and bake at 350 F. for 45 minutes or until firm

AUNT PHYLLIS' CLAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Saute first 4 ingredients in a large skillet, simmering for a few minutes.
• Combine and add the next 7 ingredients and then add the stuffing slowly until you have an oatmeal consistency.
• Place in a casserole dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 325 degrees F. for 20-30 minutes.

SHIRLEY'S BAKED CLAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Crush crackers.
• Mix clams or other seafood and crackers together.
• Put in small individual casserole dishes of your choice. The amount this will serve, depends on what size you use. I use about 8"x3" individual casserole dishes.
• Divide the seafood mixture between the casserole dishes.
• Add melted butter over the top of each casserole dish.
• Squirt desired amount of lemon juice over top.
• of all.
• Sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper.
• Bake for 25 minutes at 325.

MAINE CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Melt butter in large pot. Add onions, celery, and scallions. Saute until vegetables are softened. Add the flour and cook 2-4 minutes longer, but do not brown.
• Stirring constantly add the clam juice. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add half and half and wine. Add clams and potatoes. Add seasonings.
• Gently simmer soup but do not allow it to boil for 8-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley.

MAINE FRIED CLAMS

Steps:

• Take three large wide bowls and put flour in one, whip the eggs and milk in the second, and cracker meal in the third.
• Dip clams in the flour, then the egg wash and then the crackers. Deep fry at 375 until golden.

STEAMED MAINE CLAMS

Steps:

• In a large container place the gallon of water and salt.
• Put clams into his container and sprinkle cornmeal over it; place in refrigerator and let sit for about 20 minutes.
• Drain.
• With a stiff brush, scrub and clean the clams with cold water to get the grit off before cooking.
• Put about 1/2"-1" of water in the bottom of a clam steamer or other pot; bring to boiling.
• Place the clams on steamer rack over the water.
• Cover and steam for about 5-10 minutes only till shells open; don't overcook.
• Discard any clams that don't open.
• Dunk in butter.

MAINE CLAM DIP

Steps:

• Mostly drain the clams, but leave just a little liquid.
• Put everything in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer to a good consistency.

MAINE CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Fry the diced salt pork--"porkies" (or bacon) in a pan till done; drain and set aside.
• Heat the clam juice in a large saucepan on medium heat.
• In separate pan put the butter and onions and sauté till translucent.
• Add the flour and whisk continuously for 5 minutes.
• Add to the clam juice slowly whisking all the while so there will be no lumps.
• Add the clams and stir; add potato chunks, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
• Decrease heat and simmer for about 20 minutes stirring frequently to avoid burning.
• When you serve, put the "porkies" (fried salt pork) or bacon on the table to put in the individual bowls.
• Make this a day ahead for flavor.
• NOTE: If fresh clams are not available, substitute a 6 ounce can of clams including the juice.