LINGUINE WITH GRILLED CLAMS AND BACON

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Linguine with Grilled Clams and Bacon image

Provided by Chris Schlesinger

Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Bacon     Clam     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound sliced bacon, chopped
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons hot red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
32 small (less than 2 inches wide) hard-shelled clams, scrubbed
3/4 pound linguine
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Equipment: a 13-by 9- by 2-inch disposable foil pan

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over hot charcoal (high heat for gas), leaving about one third of grill free of coals (or, for a gas grill, shutting off one or two burners); see Grilling Procedure .
  • Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Stir together oil, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and lemon juice in foil pan and put on grill over area with no coals.
  • Grill clams on grill rack over coals, turning with tongs, until they open, 3 to 7 minutes, transferring as opened to foil pan and being careful not to spill their juices. (Discard any clams that remain unopened after 7 minutes.)
  • Cook linguine in a pasta pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  • Toss pasta with bacon, parsley, contents of foil pan, and salt and pepper to taste.

April Hayes
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I love this dish! The clams are cooked perfectly and they don't have a fishy taste. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor and the garlic butter sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


DezernFam5
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so flavorful and the clams are always cooked perfectly. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Matt Snider
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of clams, bacon, and garlic. It's the perfect comfort food.


Esther Nguu
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Kyba
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I served this dish with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal. The vegetables added a nice healthy touch.


erina akter nisha
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I added a little white wine to the sauce and it really enhanced the flavor. I would definitely recommend doing that.


Ajimo
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I had some trouble finding fresh clams, so I used frozen clams instead. They worked just fine. The dish was still delicious.


Samantha Reyes
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This dish was a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less bacon next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Gracie Smith
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this dish! The clams were cooked perfectly and they didn't have a fishy taste. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the garlic butter sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jugti's Closet
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Amr elbialy
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I served this dish with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal. The vegetables added a nice healthy touch.


Mathew Wafula
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I added a little white wine to the sauce and it really enhanced the flavor. I would definitely recommend doing that.


Aziz Hifju
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I had some trouble finding fresh clams, so I used frozen clams instead. They worked just fine. The dish was still delicious.


Ariyan Ahmed Sagor
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This dish was a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less bacon next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Mathew Badeji
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I loved this dish! The clams were cooked perfectly and they didn't have a fishy taste. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the garlic butter sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shafiq Ahmad
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of clams, bacon, and garlic. It's the perfect comfort food.


Peace Lover
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The clams were so fresh and the bacon added a nice touch of saltiness. I will definitely be making this again.


Mike Kui
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The clams were tender and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I served it with a side of garlic bread and it was a perfect meal.


Fadel Mohamed
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This linguine with grilled clams and bacon dish was a hit! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the clams were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.