Stuffed Quahogs

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1 cup water
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 cup Chardonnay or other dry white wine
• 1 small yellow onion (minced)
• 24 quahogs (scrubbed)
• 1 cup panko ((Japanese bread crumbs))
• 1/4 cup crumbled saltine crackers ((optional))
• 2 scallions (including 2 inches of green tops, minced)
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon Bell's Seasoning