Clams Casino

Ingredients

• 1 sticks unsalted butter,
• 1 tablespoon citrus herb seasoning
• 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 8 slices precooked bacon, cut in 2-inch long pieces
• 1 cup dried Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• 24 large clams, opened
• 2 to 3 cups sea or kosher salt, for serving

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

In a small pot combine butter, citrus herb seasoning, garlic, lemon juice, and shallot. Heat over a low flame until butter is melted. Set aside.

In a large bowl combine bread crumbs, Parmesan and melted butter mixture. Mix well to combine.

Place open clams on a baking sheet. Place a slice of bacon on top of each clam. Top with 1 tablespoon of the bread crumb mixture. Bake for 7 minutes.

To serve, place about 2 to 3 cups of course sea or kosher salt onto a large platter. Arrange the clams on the salt, lightly pressing them so that they are nestled in.