Clams Casino (Sandra Lee) |
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Prep Time: 8 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 sticks unsalted butter |
1 tablespoon citrus herb seasoning |
1 tablespoon garlic, crushed |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 small shallot, minced |
8 slices precooked bacon, cut in 2-inch long pieces |
1 cup dried italian seasoned bread crumbs |
2 tablespoons grated parmesan |
24 large clams, opened |
2 to 3 cups sea or kosher salt, for serving |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. 2. In a small pot combine butter, citrus herb seasoning, garlic, lemon juice, and shallot. Heat over a low flame until butter is melted. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl combine bread crumbs, Parmesan and melted butter mixture. Mix well to combine. 4. Place open clams on a baking sheet. Place a slice of bacon on top of each clam. Top with 1 tablespoon of the bread crumb mixture. Bake for 7 minutes. 5. To serve, place about 2 to 3 cups of course sea or kosher salt onto a large platter. Arrange the clams on the salt, lightly pressing them so that they are nestled in. |
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