Melt 3 tablespoons butter, add one medium size onion chopped and cook until transparent. Add 2 tablespoons flour and blend well.

Add heated clam juice, a couple dashes Worcestershire sauce and cook and stir until thickened. Add chopped clams and season with pepper and salt.

Spoon into 6 large clam shells and sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs. Shake paprika on top if desired. Place in 400 degree oven to heat through and brown. May be made ahead and reheated. Serves 4.