Clams Casino Recipe

Name: Clams Casino
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 pound pancetta, sliced into thin strips; 1/4 cup minced red onion or shallot; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay); 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 24 littleneck clams, shucked and kept in bottom shell; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 pound pancetta, sliced into thin strips
1/4 cup minced red onion or shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
24 littleneck clams, shucked and kept in bottom shell
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil and heat to the verge of smoking.
3
Add the pancetta, reduce the heat to medium, and cook the pancetta until crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Once cooked, remove the pancetta with a slotted spoon to paper towels and reserve.
5
Add the onions and garlic and cook until translucent, 6 to 7 minutes.
6
Once the onions are cooked, remove from the pan and toss in a bowl with the lemon juice, crab boil seasoning, butter, and parsley.
7
Top the clams with the onion-herb mixture, reserved pancetta, and Parmesan.
8
Place on a baking sheet and bake until the cheese has melted, 10 to 12 minutes.

165

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Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 pound pancetta, sliced into thin strips, 1/4 cup minced red onion or shallot, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 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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