Clams Casino Recipe
Baked half-shell clams with breadcrumbs, crab meat and bacon
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Ingredients
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Clams
Filling
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Clams
Rinse the fresh clams under cold running water to remove any sand or debris. Scrub the shells with a brush to ensure they’re clean.
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet, chop into small pieces, and set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
- 3
Sauté the Garlic
In the reserved bacon grease, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked crab meat, chopped bacon, sautéed garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Assembly and Baking
- 6
Stuff the Clams
Place the cleaned clams on a baking sheet. Spoon the filling mixture generously onto each clam half.
- 7
Bake the Clams
Bake the stuffed clams in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the clams are cooked through.
- 8
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.