Baked Clams Casino can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Bake just before serving for best results. Nutrition Facts. Baked Clams Oreganata. 1 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed. 1 cup plain bread crumbs. 2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped. 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves. 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley leaves.
Clams Oreganata is an Italian Americanseafood dish served most commonly as an appetizer. The dish consists of a number of clams (usually six or twelve) that are topped with bread crumbs[1] (usually moistened with olive oil or butter[2]), oregano and sometimes other ingredients, and baked.[1] Lemons are often included so that the orderer may squeeze the lemon juice onto the clams. The name comes from the addition of oregano to the bread crumbs