Clams Casino Recipe
Clams Casino is a tasty appetizer. Clams Casino get its taste from bacon flavored with lemon wedges. Clams Casino is inspired by many food joints across the world.
Ingredients
| 1 dozen clams in shells | ||
| Onion | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Green pepper | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Butter/Margarine | 1 Tablespoon, melted | |
| Pimiento | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| 3 slices bacon, cut into fourths | ||
| Lemon wedges | ||
| Fresh parsley sprigs | ||
Directions
Wash clams, discarding any open (dead) clams.
Pry open shells; discard top shells, and loosen meat from bottom shells.
Place shells and meat on paper towels to drain thoroughly.
Saute onion and green pepper in butter; stir in chopped pimiento.
Return clams to shells, and arrange shells in a shallow baking pan.
Spoon 1 tablespoon vegetable mixture onto each clam; top with bacon.
Bake at 375° for 15 to 20 minutes or until bacon is browned.
Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.
Pry open shells; discard top shells, and loosen meat from bottom shells.
Place shells and meat on paper towels to drain thoroughly.
Saute onion and green pepper in butter; stir in chopped pimiento.
Return clams to shells, and arrange shells in a shallow baking pan.
Spoon 1 tablespoon vegetable mixture onto each clam; top with bacon.
Bake at 375° for 15 to 20 minutes or until bacon is browned.
Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.
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