Lisa's Best Baked Clams

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook clams in the boiling water until all shells are open, about 5 minutes.

Step 3
While the clams are cooking, combine crushed crackers, garlic powder, and parsley in a large resealable bag. Seal the bag and crush the mixture until finely ground and well combined.

Step 4
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add cracker crumb mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown.

Step 5
Drain clams. Remove and discard the empty half shell from each clam. Transfer full halves to a baking sheet; spoon crumb mixtureinto each shell.

Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until topping is browned and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 7
Serve clams with lemon juice and hot pepper sauce.