1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 (6 oz.) can minced clams, undrained
2 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
Dash pepper
1/8 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp. Tabasco hot sauce
1/2 c. crushed buttery crackers, divided
1 tbsp. butter, melted

Saute onion, celery and green pepper in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Stir in undrained clams and next 6 ingredients; add 1/4 cracker crumbs. Stir well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly. Spoon into individual baking shells.

Combine remaining 1/4 cup cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle over clam mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Makes 2 good sized shells. Use smaller shells if serving as appetizers.