Clams Casino Recipe

Name: Clams Casino
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: rock salt; 2 dozen cherrystone clams; 6 slices bacon, chopped fine; 6 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup shallot, chopped fine; 1/4 cup pimiento; 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 dash Tabasco sauce; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

rock salt
2 dozen cherrystone clams
6 slices bacon, chopped fine
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup shallot, chopped fine
1/4 cup pimiento
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped fine
2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce
salt
pepper

1
Open the clams, reserving the best 2 dozen shells.
2
Spread a layer of rock salt in the bottom of a pie pan and push shells into it.
3
Fry the bacon till all the fat is rendered (do not fry crisp), then place it on paper towel and press out any remaining fat.
4
Chop into fine pieces.
5
Mix the butter with the bacon, shallots, green pepper, pimento, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce.
6
Put 1 clam in each shell that you have reserved and top with a dollop of the butter mixture.
7
Broil under hot broiler for 5-10 minutes or until butter is sizzling and the bacon pieces are crisp.

406

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: rock salt, 2 dozen cherrystone clams, 6 slices bacon, chopped fine, 6 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Clams Casino falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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