Best Recipe for Clams Casino
Clams casino is a classic American dish made with littleneck clams, bacon, and a garlicky breadcrumb topping. It’s a simple but delicious dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound littleneck clams, scrubbed and debearded
- 1/2 pound bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until browned and crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the clams, white wine, and chicken broth to the skillet. Cover and cook until the clams open, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the clams from the skillet and place them in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the bacon, parsley, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper over the clams.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
Tips
- To make sure the clams are cooked through, insert a knife into one of the clams. If the clam is cooked, the meat will be opaque and the juices will run clear.
- If you don’t have a 9×13 inch baking dish, you can use a large casserole dish or a cast iron skillet.
- You can also make this dish on the grill. Preheat the grill to medium heat and cook the clams and bacon according to the directions above. Then, transfer the clams and bacon to a baking sheet and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. Place the baking sheet on the grill and cook for 10 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Variations
- You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as chopped tomatoes, green peppers, or mushrooms.
- You can also use different types of clams, such as cherrystone clams or manila clams.
- For a spicier dish, add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb topping.
- For a more flavorful dish, use a flavored stock, such as clam broth or chicken stock with garlic.
Enjoy!
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