Clinton Kelly's Clams Casino

One of Clinton and his sister Jodi's favorite dishes!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

16 hors d'oeuvres

cost

Contributed by : Clinton Kelly

This New England classic is one of Clinton and his sister Jodi's favorites!

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step 1

ingredients 2 Lb Littleneck Clams (washed)
1/2 Bottle Beer
1/2 cup Water
Juice of 1 Lemon

instructions Steam the clams in beer, water, and lemon juice. When clams open, remove clams and reserve the shells. Chop the clams and set aside.
step 2

ingredients 6 slices Bacon (minced)
2 Shallots
2 sprigs Thyme
1/2 Red Fresno Chile (minced)
Salt and Pepper

instructions Cook the bacon until crispy, remove from pan, and set aside (finely chop once cooled). In same pan, saute shallots in the bacon fat with thyme and chile. Season with salt and pepper. Once softened, toss with the chopped clams and stuff into the reserved shells.
step 3

ingredients 4 tablespoons Butter
1 cup Breadcrumbs
1 clove Garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons Parsley (finely chopped)

instructions Heat another pan with butter. Toast the breadcrumbs with the parsley and garlic. Once breadcrumbs are golden and toasted, top each of the clams with the breadcrumb mixture.
step 4

ingredients

instructions Preheat broiler. Broil the clams until breadcrumbs crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
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