Clams Florentine

Once again adapted from an oyster recipe, these clams are normally served on the half shell. But there is an easier and cheaper way to make this rather rich hors d’oeuvre. Buy shucked clams by the pint or quart, allowing 6 or 8 littlenecks or small cherrystones per person. If you live near a beach, pick up some very large smooth clam shells. If not, those large white pearly clam shells from Japan sell at 6 for a dollar and can be used many times for almost anything you might want to serve i