This appetizer recipe for Crostini with Clams has just a few simple ingredients, but the combination results in a delicious snack!

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

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Crostini with Clams

A simple appetizer with amazing flavor!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword clams, crostini

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 16 appetizers

Calories 111kcal

Author RecipeGirl.com

Ingredients

• One 6.5-ounce can chopped clams
• 4 large slices Italian bread (Ciabatta works great)
• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
• lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375° F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
• Drain the liquid from a can of clams and discard; set aside.
• Cut each slice of bread into quarters, set aside.
• In a small frying pan, melt the butter. Then cook the parsley with the shallot until the shallot softens. Make a slight indentation in the middle of each piece of bread. Brush each piece of bread with olive oil, then put small amount of clams and then a small spoonful of the shallot/parsley mixture in the center of the bread.
• Place all of the clam crostini on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Serve at once, while still hot, with lemon wedges for squeezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostini | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

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