Oysters or Clams Casino Recipe

Name: Oysters or Clams Casino
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 24 oysters or clams on the half shell; Rock salt; 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots or green onions; 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon
24 oysters or clams on the half shell
Rock salt
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots or green onions
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Arrange the bacon strips on the broiler rack and broil about 2 inches from the heat until half cooked.
2
Remove; drain on paper towels and cut each piece of bacon into 4 pieces.
3
Arrange the oysters or clams on beds of rock salt in 4 aluminum foil pie plates.
4
Blend the butter, shallots, parsley, green pepper, lemon juice, salt, and pepper well by beating them together with a wooden spatula or blending them in a blender or food processor.
5
Put the herbed butter on top of the oysters or clams and cover with a piece of bacon.
6
Put the pie plates on cookie sheets or baking sheets and slide them under the hot broiler with the oysters or clams about 2 inches from the heat.
7
Broil just long enough to brown the bacon and heat the oysters through.
8
Put the pie plates on serving plates and serve as a first course.

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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: 6 slices bacon, 24 oysters or clams on the half shell, Rock salt, 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Oysters or 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.

Oysters or Clams Casino

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