INGREDIENTS
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20 medium littleneck clams, thoroughly scrubbed or all sand and grit
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1/4 cup dry white wine
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4 slices bacon, cut into thin slices crosswise
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4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 scallions (green and white parts), thinly sliced
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2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
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Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
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Kosher salt and white pepper
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1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs
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1 small bunch curly parsley, leaves finely chopped (1 heaping tablespoon)