Clams Casino
This is a great appetizer and really has a lot of flavor.
Ingredients:
- 24 medium littleneck clams, shucked into bottom shell
- 2 oz bacon or pancetta, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 4 tbs Parmesan
- Salt and pepper
I haven’t been able to figure out how to shuck clams so I just steam them until they open. It takes about 15 minutes. After they have opened scoop the clam into the bottom of each shell and discard the top shell.
While the clams are steaming fry the bacon until crisp, add the bell pepper, shallots, garlic, and oregano and cook about 5 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until it is almost evaporated. Remove the skillet from the heat and cool. Stir in 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange the clams on a baking sheet. Spoon the vegetable mixture onto the clams.
Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan.
Bake at 500° until the clams are just cooked through and the top is golden, about 10 minutes.
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