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Clams Casino
An irresistible Clams Casino recipe, not to be missed! Fresh clams topped with crispy bacon and herbs, then toasted with breadcrumbs.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 24 clams
Calories: 36 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 24 littleneck clams
- 5-6 ounces bacon, chopped
- 1 small red pepper, diced
- 1 large shallot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (at least)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/8 cup Parmesan Cheese
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and a place a steaming basket over the top. Place the pot over high heat. Once boiling, add the clams to the basket and cover for 1-3 minutes, until just barely opened.
- Open the clams and twist off the top shell. Lay the bottom with the clam on a baking sheet. Repeat with the rest.
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the chopped bacon and cook until brown. Add the red pepper, shallot, garlic and rosemary.
- Sauté another 3-5 minutes until the onions are soft, then add the panko breadcrumbs. Once the breadcrumbs are toasted, squeeze the lemon juice over the top and taste for salt and pepper.
- Scoop the bacon mixture on top of the clams, distributing evenly.
- Sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese over the tops. Bake for approximately 5-6 minutes—until the tops are crisp. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2clams
Calories
36kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Potassium
28mg
(1%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
170IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24clams
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2clams | |
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.