Oysters or Clams Casino

1. 1

   Arrange the bacon strips on the broiler rack and broil about 2 inches from the heat until half cooked.

2. 2

   Remove; drain on paper towels and cut each piece of bacon into 4 pieces.

3. 3

   Arrange the oysters or clams on beds of rock salt in 4 aluminum foil pie plates.

4. 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. 5

   Put the herbed butter on top of the oysters or clams and cover with a piece of bacon.

6. 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. 7

   Broil just long enough to brown the bacon and heat the oysters through.

8. 8

   Put the pie plates on serving plates and serve as a first course.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.