Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"The tradition of Italian cooking is that of the matriarch. This is the cooking of grandma. She didn't waste time thinking too much about the celery. She got the best celery she could and then she dealt with it."--Mario Batali

Clams Casino Recipe

3.5 stars - based on 1 vote
  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Clams Casino is from Our Great Family Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 dozen little neck or top neck clams shucked, clam bellies cut from muscles, juice reserved
About 4- 6 pieces of bacon, diced
1 red pepper diced, 1 small onion diced, 2 garlic cloves minced, 2 tablespoons minced parsley or basil, combined in a bowl.
2 tablespoons of butter
Directions:
Directions:
Melt the butter on medium in a small skillet and add the onions, pepper, garlic, parsley, bacon, and cook while stirring until softened. About 2-4 minutes. Set aside in a bowl.
Lay the shucked clams on a pizza or cookie sheet and top with the onion/pepper, bacon mixture.
Add the reserved clam juice, a little white wine or water, and some olive oil/butter to pan around the clams (This is optional but if you have bread and want juice to sop up then do this).
Broil the clams (3-4 inches away from heat) in a pre heated broiler for about 5-7 minutes or until crispy on top.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

1206W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!