Almejas a la Marinera | Chopped

Ingredients

• 2 pounds small clams (such as littleneck or Manila), scrubbed and rinsed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup fish stock or clam juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• salt, to taste
• crusty bread, for serving