Clams Casino

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I love this recipe. I could make a meal out of these alone. And i often do! I have also used this recipe on oysters and mussels, but clams are my favorite.

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Steps

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Open the clams , reserving the best 2 dozen shells.

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Spread a layer of rock salt in the bottom of a pie pan and push shells into it.

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Fry the bacon till all the fat is rendered , then place it on paper towel and press out any remaining fat.

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Chop into fine pieces.

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Mix the butter with the bacon , shallots , green pepper , pimento , tabasco , worcestershire sauce.

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Put 1 clam in each shell that you have reserved and top with a dollop of the butter mixture.

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Broil under hot broiler for 5-10 minutes or until butter is sizzling and the bacon pieces are crisp.

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Ingredients

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rock salt, cherrystone clams, bacon, butter, shallot, pimiento, green pepper, sherry wine, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, salt, pepper