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.

Kirish Kiri
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Xolani Sithole
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover.


Ken Wood
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I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


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Hamada shareef
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I can't wait to make this recipe again.


ANUJAN ANU
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion.


Dangle Doo
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I'm not a huge fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Gerald Simpson
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bacon and bell peppers.


GangsterParrot
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I couldn't believe how easy this recipe was to make. And the results were so impressive.


Awais Ahmad
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This dish is a seafood lover's dream.


Nnadozie Opara
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves clams.


Oba Gold
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This recipe is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.


Adeeba Khan
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The salty bacon, the sweet bell pepper, and the briny clams all come together perfectly.


Kamran Rose
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This recipe is so easy to follow, and the results are amazing. The clams are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful.


Lauren Hubbell
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my guests. It's a great appetizer or main course, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Gham Maya
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This is the best Clams Casino recipe I've ever tried! The bacon and bell pepper add a delicious smoky flavor to the clams, and the overall dish is just so rich and decadent.