Jul 14 2026
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Clams Casino Recipe

Inspired by The Original Vazzy's
Time1h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Clams

    Rinse the fresh clams under cold running water. Use a brush to scrub the shells to remove any dirt or sand. Place clams in a bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes to allow them to purge any sand.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove them from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess fat. Once cool, chop the bacon into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Filling

    In the same skillet with a small amount of bacon fat, add chopped shallots and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, chopped bacon, sautéed shallots and garlic, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, parsley, black pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 5

    Prepare the Clams

    On a baking sheet, place the cleaned clams, open side up. Discard any that are not tightly closed. Spoon the breadcrumb mixture generously over each clam.

  3. 6

    Bake the Clams

    Bake the clams in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the clams are cooked through.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Remove the clams from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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