On a small sheet pan, roast red onion slices in a little bit of olive oil, at 350 degrees, until soft. Remove from oven and set aside.
In a saute pan, add one TB of olive oil, and saute garlic until very tender and aromatic, on low heat, about 8 minutes, then add parsley and saffron, and continue to saute on low for an additional minute. Reserve
Rinse clams.