Clams with Spinach in the Oven

Name: Clams with Spinach in the Oven
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg of clams; 3/4 cup of wheat flour; 1 1/2 cups of finely chopped onion (160 g); 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 5 tablespoons of olive oil; 5 cups of fresh spinach leaves, washed and drained; salt and black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup of sesame seeds or breadcrumbs

1
1 1/2 kg of clams
2
3/4 cup of wheat flour
3
1 1/2 cups of finely chopped onion (160 g)
4
4 cloves of garlic, minced
5
5 tablespoons of olive oil
6
5 cups of fresh spinach leaves, washed and drained
7
salt and black pepper to taste
8
1/4 cup of sesame seeds or breadcrumbs

Ingredients

1
1 1/2 kg of clams
2
3/4 cup of wheat flour
3
1 1/2 cups of finely chopped onion (160 g)
4
4 cloves of garlic, minced
5
5 tablespoons of olive oil
6
5 cups of fresh spinach leaves, washed and drained
7
salt and black pepper to taste
8
1/4 cup of sesame seeds or breadcrumbs

Directions

1
Clean the clams
2
Cut them in half lengthwise
3
Make diagonal cuts on each clam half with a sharp knife to prevent curling while baking
4
Dredge each clam in wheat flour
5
Preheat the oven to a hot temperature (200°C)
6
Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until the onion is translucent
7
Butter a refractory round or oval mold
8
Layer clams and spinach in alternating layers, using tentacles as well
9
Sprinkle each layer with salt, black pepper, and a bit of onion and garlic on top
10
Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds or breadcrumbs
11
Cover with aluminum foil and bake until the clam is opaque, 15-20 minutes
12
Serve 6 portions.