Jul 14 2026
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Banks Famous Clams Casino Recipe

Inspired by Banks' Seafood Kitchen and Raw Bar
Time1h
Serves6

Bacon, Garlic-Bell Pepper Butter

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Ingredients

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Clams

Bacon-Garlic-Bell Pepper Butter

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Clams

  1. 1

    Clean the Clams

    Rinse the fresh clams under cold water to remove any sand or dirt. Soak them in a bowl of water with a little salt for about 30 minutes, then rinse again.

  2. 2

    Cook the Clams

    In a large pot, bring about 2 inches of water to a boil. Add the cleaned clams and cover. Steam the clams for about 5-7 minutes or until they open up. Discard any clams that do not open. Remove the clams from the pot and let them cool slightly.

Make the Bacon-Garlic-Bell Pepper Butter

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on paper towels to drain. Once cooled, chop into small pieces.

  2. 4

    Sauté Garlic and Bell Pepper

    In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.

  3. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together the cooked bacon, sautéed garlic and bell pepper, softened butter, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until combined.

Assemble and Bake

  1. 6

    Stuff the Clams

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Open each clam shell and place the clam meat back in its shell. Spoon a generous amount of the bacon-garlic-bell pepper butter on top of each clam.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered clams.

  3. 8

    Bake the Clams

    Place the stuffed clams on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly on top.

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