Clams Casino
Italian-AmericanSeafoodIntermediate25 minBy Northstar
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 24 count Cherrystone clams
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 0.5 cup onion, finely minced
- 0.3 cup green bell pepper, finely minced
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Scrub clams well; discard any open ones.
- 2
Place clams on a baking sheet; bake until shells open. Discard any that don't open.
- 3
Remove clam meat and chop finely. Discard half the shells, keeping the best half-shells.
- 4
Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic in olive oil and butter until soft. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
- 5
Add breadcrumbs, crumbled bacon, oregano, Parmesan, and chopped clam meat; mix well.
- 6
Fill each reserved shell with clam mixture. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika; drizzle with olive oil.
- 7
Bake at 450°F for 7 minutes until lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Tags
americanitalian-american