Casino Style Stuffed Clams

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Ingredients

Stuffed Clams Also known as “stuffies,” these stuffed clams, flavored with onion, celery, and green pepper, are a signature Rhode Island dish. When preparing clams, many prefer to remove the dark stomachs for aesthetic reasons. It’s also popular to bake the mixture in littleneck clam shells. Step 1 Prepare the Clams In a large saucepan, combine the wine, celery, onion and carrot and bring to a boil. Add the clams, cover and steam over high heat until the clams open, 5 to 7 minutes.

  • 18 medium-sized (about 2 1/2-inches) littleneck clams
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 strips center-cut bacon, each sliced into 6 equal pieces (18 total)
  • 3 tablespoon finely diced red bell pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
  • lemon wedges
  • rock salt as needed

Instructions

  • Clams Casino are a “clams on the half shell” appetizer made of chopped clams, bread crumbs and bacon. Originating in Rhode Island, this New England style appetizer is popular all over the United States in various forms.
  • Set the clams on a rimmed sheet pan. In a medium bowl, combine the panko, scallions, grated cheese, pickled cherry peppers, parsley, and salt, and toss with a fork. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, and toss again to make a moist stuffing. Press some stuffing over each clam, dividing evenly and leaving a couple tablespoons filling in the bowl.
  • To make Clams Casino: Wash and open little neck clams being careful to retain as much of the juices as you can. This is accomplished by not tipping the clams. Stuff the clams with casino topping and place a small square of raw bacon on top. Broil in a 375° F oven until the crumbs are brown and the bacon is crispy. Serve with cocktail sauce.
  1. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and saute until cooked, but not quite crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate and reserve.
  2. Add the red pepper to the bacon drippings in the skillet, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Turn off the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, black pepper, and salt. Reserve the mixture until needed.
  3. Add about 2 inches of water to a Dutch oven, or other heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, and bring to a rapid boil over high heat. Add clams, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, or just until the shells open. It’s critical to remove and drain the clams as soon as they open. Allow the clams to cool until they can be handled.
  4. Twist and pull the clamshells apart, and remove the clam. Place the clam back into the deeper of the two shell halves. Spread the rock salt on a heatproof baking dish, and set the clams on top of the salt, pressing in slightly.
  5. Divide the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of each clamshell, and top with one piece of bacon. Broil on high, about 8 inches from the heat, until the tops are browned and the edges of the bacon are crisp. Sprinkle on the fresh parsley, and serve hot with lemon wedges.
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For food safety and quality, follow these cooking instructions. Cook to 160ºF internal product temperature.
CONVENTIONAL OVEN: Remove tray from the box and place directly into a preheated 375°F oven. Or if preferred, place clams directly on a baking sheet. Cook for 30 minutes. MICROWAVE: Remove tray from the box. Place tray with all 12 clams in microwave. Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes, 30 seconds. Turn tray and cook for an additional 2 minutes, 30 seconds. Let stand for 1 minute. Product was tested using an 1100 watt oven. Cooking times may vary.
CAUTION: Product will be very hot after cooking. Refrigerate or discard leftovers.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Baste with butter; drizzle lemon juice or hot sauce for extra flavor.