Jul 14 2026
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Clams Casino Recipe

Inspired by Fire Engine Pizza Co
Time30m
Serves4

Island clams sauteed with garlic, peppers, and bacon. Served with grilled Tuscan toast.

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Ingredients

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Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the clams

    Rinse the island clams thoroughly under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop vegetables

    Mince the garlic cloves. Dice the red and green bell peppers into small pieces. Chop the parsley finely.

  3. 3

    Cook the bacon

    In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté the vegetables

    In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the diced red and green bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are tender.

  2. 5

    Add clams

    Add the rinsed clams to the skillet, stirring to combine with the vegetables. Cover the skillet and let the clams steam for about 5-7 minutes until all clams are opened. Discard any clams that do not open.

  3. 6

    Combine ingredients

    Stir in the crumbled bacon and chopped parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well and remove from heat.

Toast

  1. 7

    Grill the bread

    While the clams are cooking, preheat a grill or grill pan. Brush the Tuscan bread slices with a little olive oil and grill until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate and serve

    Serve the clam mixture hot on a platter, accompanied by the grilled Tuscan toast on the side. Enjoy your Clams Casino!

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