This clams casino recipe features baked half-shells stuffed with a garlicky mixture of bread crumbs, sautéed vegetables, bacon, Parmesan, and herbs.
Preparation Time
35 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories
1092 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Step 3
Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.
Step 4
Wash clams, then place on a baking sheet. Heat clams in the preheated oven until clams open, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open. Remove meat from shells. Chop meat and set aside. Reserve shells.
Step 5
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, pepper, and garlic in hot oil-butter until tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Step 6
Mix together chopped clam meat, sautéed vegetables, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and oregano in a large bowl until well combined. Spoon mixture into shells and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Serve hot.
