Clams In Garlic Sauce Recipe

• 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 4 x garlic cloves chopped
• 2 x bay leaves
• 2 piece dry guajillo chili with seeds - (2" ea) thinly sliced (available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets)
• 3 lb Manila clams scrubbed
• 6 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 c. dry Sherry
• 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

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