Clams Casino

Ingredients

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

2. 2

   Place the clams on a baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until they open. Discard any clams that do not open.

3. 3

   Once the clams are cool enough to handle, remove them from their shells and set aside. Keep the shells for later use.

4. 4

   In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the white wine to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.

7. 7

   Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, lemon juice, and cooked bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Spoon the breadcrumb mixture onto the reserved clam shells, placing one clam on each shell.

9. 9

   Arrange the filled clam shells on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 5 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.

10. 10

    Remove the clams from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

11. 11

    Serve the Clam’s Casino with lemon wedges on the side.