Clams Casino – The Healthier Version!
Ingredients
- 18 Littleneck Clams
- 2 bay leaves (optional)
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium shallots minced
- 1 small green bell pepper minced
- ½ cup Canadian bacon finely chopped
- 2 tsp white wine vinegar
- ¾ cup fresh bread crumbs (whole wheat, if available)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
- 2 tsp fresh oregano minced (or 1 tsp dried)
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450℉.
- Place clams, bay leaves, and water in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook until clams open. Discard any clams that do not open. Drain in colander and discard bay leaves.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shallots and bell pepper. Cook, stirring often, until soft, 2-3 minutes.
- Add Canadian bacon, cook, stirring frequently, until heated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in vinegar; transfer mixture to a large bowl.
- Stir in breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, chives, oregano, paprika, and pepper.
- Remove clam meat from shells, reserving the shells. Chop and stir meat into breadcrumb mixture.
- Pull clamshells apart and spoon mixture into the half shells. Place stuffed shells on a large baking sheet.
- Bake until well browned, about 20 minutes.