baked stuffed clams (stuffies)

Ingredients

• 18 large fresh clams
• 1 pint fresh chopped clams or two twelve ounce cans of chopped clams
• 2 sticks butter,melted reserve half a stick for basting
• 1 cup parsley, italian,chopped
• 4 cloves garlic,minced,sauteed
• 1 large shallots,minced,sauteed
• 1 tablespoon old bay seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 5 cups herbed stuffing mix,crumbled
• 1 medium carrot, shredded,sauteed
• 1 medium red roasted pepper,diced small
• 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated for garnish
• 1 tablespoon paprika for garnish
• 3 tablespoons olive oil