Italian Littleneck Clams Casino Recipe

Serves/Makes: 2

Ingredients:

• 14 littleneck clams in the shell
• 1/4 pound butter
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
• 3 strips bacon, quartered
• 1 egg yolk
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch white pepper

How to cook Italian Littleneck Clams Casino:

• Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Open clams and save 12 shells.
• Soften butter and whip with yolk until creamy. Add parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; mixing well.
• Place one clam onto each shell. Spoon teaspoon of butter mixture on top of each clam and top with bacon strip.
• Put clams in baking dish and bake until bacon is crispy. Serve the Italian Littleneck Clams Casino at once.

Note:
Clams casino make a wonderful appetizer for any occasion.Tips on how to prepare clams for cooking.

This recipe for Italian Littleneck Clams Casino serves/makes: 2

Main Ingredient: Clams
Preparation Method: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian