Clams Casino Style
Instructions:
- 20 medium-sized Littleneck clams
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, minced
- 1 cup green pepper, finely chopped
- 1 head garlic, roasted and minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups white bread crumbs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley, sliced
- 2 slices smoked bacon, cut into small cubes
- Preheat the oven to 350ËšF.
- Under cold running water, scrub the clamshells to remove all traces of sand and whiskers.
- Carefully open the clams, remove the top shells, and loosen clams from bottom shells.
- In a small bowl, combine the oil, peppers, garlic, butter, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and parsley to make what I call “casino stuffing.†Fill the half-shelled clams with the casino stuffing and top with bacon cubes.
- Place clams on a baking pan and bake for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven; turn on the broiler. Place clams under the broiler for an additional 3 minutes to crisp up the bacon and filling.
- Tip: Please make sure the clams are the absolute freshest. When opening the clams, take your time and be careful using the knife.