Clams oreganata
Clams oreganata is an Italian American seafood 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 lemon juice can be squeezed onto the clams immediately before eating. The name "oreganata" comes from the addition of oregano to the bread crumbs.
| Course | Appetizer |
|---|---|
| Associated cuisine | Italian-American |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Clams |
| Ingredients generally used | Breading, seasonings |
| Similar dishes | Stuffed clam |
Clams oreganata is commonly eaten on Christmas Eve during the Feast of the Seven Fishes, a traditional Italian-American meal centered around various seafood dishes.[3]
References
- Gisslen, W. (2010). Professional Cooking, College Version. John Wiley & Sons. p. 475. ISBN 978-0-470-19752-3.
- DiSpirito, R. (2011). Rocco's Five Minute Flavor: Fabulous Meals with 5 Ingredients in 5 Minutes. Scribner. p. 37. ISBN 978-1-4516-3956-8.
- "Clams Oreganata: Feast Of The Seven Fishes". HuffPost. 2013-12-18. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
Further reading
- Chase, S.L.; Benson, M. (2015). New England Open-house Cookbook: 300 Recipes Inspired by the Bounty of New England. p. 89. ISBN 978-0-7611-8496-6.
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