john's clams casino

How To Make john's clams casino

• Step 1
  Partially steam clams just to get them to open (about 2 mins). Carefully shuck clams (remove top shell)
• Step 2
  Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
• Step 3
  Add bacon to pan, cooking until bacon begins to brown, stirring occasionally.
• Step 4
  Add wine. Cook until liquid evaporates (about 30 seconds), scraping to loosen browned bits.
• Step 5
  Add bell pepper, shallots & garlic to pan. Cook 4 mins or until tender. Place mixture in a medium bowl.
• Step 6
  Add breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley & black pepper to bacon mixture. Stir until blended.
• Step 7
  Cover a baking sheet with foil.
• Step 8
  Take a very sharp knife and make 2 small slits across each clam. Drizzle with a little clam juice to keep them from drying out.
• Step 9
  Place each clam in shell on the foil. ** TIP: To keep them from moving & tipping, simply take a small bowl of sea salt and add a tiny bit of water to just moisten the salt & make it clumpy. Place a small mound on the foil & place a shell on the salt mound. It will stay put better.
• Step 10
  Top each clam with an equal amount of the bacon mixture.
• Step 11
  Broil until tops are browned and clams are done. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
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