Clubfoody's Clams Casino

Submitted by clubfoody

"Perfect to serve for any occasion, these little guys will surely please everyone! VIDEO https://youtu.be/_MYWigPfNpE"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 24 clams

ingredients

• 24 large manila clams, rinsed
• 3 slices bacon, cut roughly in 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄3 cup shallot, finely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup roasted red pepper, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 2 large garlic cloves, pressed
• 1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs (such as Panko)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup grana padano, grated and divided
• 6 lemon wedges, for garnish

directions

1. In a medium sautépan over medium-high heat, place a steaming basket and fill up with water to the bottom of the basket; bring to a boil. When water is boiling, add clams, cover and steam for ONLY 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl to cool.
2. In a small skillet over medium heat, add bacon and butter; cook until brown but not crispy. Remove with tongs to a plate lined with paper towel. Return the skillet on the heat and add shallot with roasted red pepper; sauté 1 minute before adding white wine. Cook until the liquid is reduced by 2/3. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute; remove from the heat.
3. Chop cooked bacon into small pieces; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the roasted red pepper mixture, chopped bacon, breadcrumbs, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and 2 tablespoons grated cheese. Mix the ingredients until very well blended.
4. Preheat the oven on broil placing the rack about 10-inch from the top.
5. Separate clams from shells and keep the deepest one as a cooking vessel. Place them in a baking dish covered with coarse sea salt. Spoon the bacon mixture in each shell. Sprinkle a little cheese on top and then parsley. Transfer to the oven and broil for 5 minutes or until the top is slightly browned. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.