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How to Make Clams Casino - A Step-by-Step Guide

Clams Casino is a classic Italian-American dish that is perfect for seafood lovers. This flavorful and savory recipe features tender clams topped with a mixture of breadcrumbs, bacon, herbs, and Parmesan cheese. The dish is then baked until the clams are cooked to perfection and the topping is golden brown and crispy.

Originating in Rhode Island, Clams Casino has been a popular appetizer in restaurants and homes throughout the United States for decades. The dish is typically served as...

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 24 large clams
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 24 clams

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.
  • Wash clams, then place on a baking sheet. Heat clams in the preheated oven until clams open, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open. Remove meat from shells. Chop meat and set aside. Reserve shells.
  • Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, pepper, and garlic in hot oil-butter until tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Mix together chopped clam meat, sautéed vegetables, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and oregano in a large bowl until well combined. Spoon mixture into shells and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Serve hot.

    • Nutrition

    1092 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 363mg
    • Sodium: 6601mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 139g
    • Vitamin C: 121mg
    • Calcium: 566mg
    • Iron: 16mg
    • Potassium: 3406mg

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