Seafood, Appetizer
Intermediate
CLAMS CASINO
Classic Clams Casino — crispy, buttery, smoky, and packed with flavor.
"A smoky, buttery classic — the perfect holiday appetizer." - Alexia
30 Minutes
Total Time
4
Servings
Intermediate
Level
Ingredients
- 6 littleneck clams
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1/4 fresh lemon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1/3 cup Pinot Grigio
- 5 tbsp butter (3 for stuffing, 2 for topping)
- 2 tbsp fresh minced garlic
- 6 slices maple-flavored bacon
- Cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Paprika (to taste)
Instructions
1
Prep Clams
Wash and scrub clams. Soak in salted cold water to remove sand.
2
Bake to Open
Bake clams at 400°F for 4 minutes until they open; cool.
3
Cook Bacon
Cook bacon until crispy; set aside.
4
Make Stuffing
Combine breadcrumbs, butter, wine, garlic, peppers, parsley, cheese, lemon, pepper, and paprika.
5
Prepare Clams
Open clams carefully; drain juice into stuffing mix. Remove clam meat, chop, add to mix.
6
Add Bacon
Chop 3 bacon strips into mix; combine well.
7
Stuff Clams
Fill each shell with mixture. Top with bacon piece and a pat of butter.
8
Broil
Broil a few minutes until tops are crispy.