Baked Clams With Walnuts
["16 clams on half shell", "2 shallots, minced", "10 walnut halves", "1/4 c. parsley", "3 Tbsp. vermouth, white wine or Pernod", "4 Tbsp. unsalted butter", "1/4 c. fresh, fine bread crumbs", "Parmesan cheese, freshly grated"]
["Chop and mash together the shallots, walnut halves, parsley and vermouth.", "Knead in butter, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Spoon topping on each clam.", "Cover with freshly grated Parmesan (best quality).", "Make a bed of loosely crumpled aluminum foil on a pan.", "Arrange clams on foil and bake, loosely covered with a layer of aluminum foil, in a 450\u00b0 oven for 3 to 5 minutes.", "When just barely done, remove foil and brown close to the broiler.", "Serves 4."]
["shell", "shallots", "walnut", "parsley", "white wine", "unsalted butter", "bread crumbs", "Parmesan cheese"]