CLAMS CASINO WITH BACON AND BELL PEPPER

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A vinegary red bell pepper mixture cuts through the richness of the bacon for a bite that's salty, smoky, and sweet.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     Appetizer     Clam     Bacon     Shallot     Breadcrumbs     Hors D'Oeuvre     Roast     Bell Pepper     New Year's Eve     Christmas Eve     Christmas     Entertaining     Cocktail Party

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon (about 4 ounces)
2 medium shallots
1 red bell pepper
1-2 cups coarse kosher salt, plus more
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed, shucked, left on the half shell

Steps:

  • Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 500°F. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, 5-7 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels, reserving fat in skillet. Let cool, then break into 1/2" pieces.
  • Purée shallots and bell pepper in a food processor until finely chopped. Add shallot mixture to bacon fat; season with 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar and cook, stirring, until liquid is evaporated and mixture begins to look dry, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Toss panko with oil and parsley in a small bowl; season lightly with salt. Spread a layer of salt on a rimmed baking sheet and arrange clams over to keep steady. Top each clam with a level 1/2 tsp. shallot mixture (you may have extra), then top with bacon and breadcrumb mixture. Roast until breadcrumbs are lightly toasted and clams are just cooked through, 6-8 minutes.

wasiq wasiq
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The clams are cooked perfectly and the sauce is very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Robina Nakulima
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This was my first time making clams casino and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Keshab Basnet
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


tracy johnson
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Claudia Leos
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This was a great recipe! The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Evelyn Magbanua
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Akua Ahema
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This was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful.


Stephen Hanley
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of clams, bacon, and bell pepper. The sauce is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nirmala poudel
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The clams were a bit gritty, but the overall flavor of the dish was good. I would recommend using littleneck clams instead of cherrystone clams next time.


Rahan Rana
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This was my first time making clams casino, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was ready in under an hour. I will definitely be making this again.


elliot gqangeni
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I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The clams are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend serving this dish with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Satrodhan say Satrodhun sah
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of clams, bacon, and bell pepper was delicious, and the white wine sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.