Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté shallots for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese and simmer 3 minutes more. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Fill clean clam shells with mixture, forming a mound. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then a dash of paprika for decoration in the center.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until browned.
Submitted by: CM