64min 4 ppl
Clams Casino
34 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
34 min · 7 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
200 kcalper person
Protein 11g
Carbs 10g
Fats 13g
About this dish
Littleneck clams on the half shell topped with a garlicky breadcrumb and bacon mixture, baked until the bacon crisps and the clams are just cooked through.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Gluten, Molluscs
Diet Info
Meat
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Garlic clovesminced2 cloves
- Flat-leaf parsleychopped2 tbsp
- Lemonfor zest and wedges1
Meat & Poultry
- Streaky Baconvery finely diced80 g
Fish & Seafood
- Clamsshucked littlenecks, on the half shell, juices reserved24
Dairy & Eggs
- Unsalted butter40 g
Dried Goods
- Breadcrumbs40 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Black pepper0.25 tsp
Utensils
- Baking tray
- Frying pan
- Chef's knife
Method
1
Preheat the oven to 220°C and arrange the clams on a tray of rock salt or scrunched foil to hold them level.
Approx. 5 minutes
2
Cook the bacon in a frying pan over medium heat for 5 minutes until beginning to crisp.
Approx. 5 minutes
3
Add the butter and garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Approx. 2 minutes
4
Stir in the breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon zest and black pepper.
Approx. 3 minutes
5
Spoon the bacon and breadcrumb mixture over each clam.
Approx. 6 minutes
6
Bake for 10 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the clams are just cooked through.
Approx. 10 minutes
7
Check that all the shells have opened; discard any that stayed closed, then serve with lemon wedges.
Approx. 3 minutes
