Black Bean Clams "Casino"

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2 dozen small clams, like Manila, shucked, reserving the bottom shell

3 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and minced

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

2 shallots, minced

2 ounces Chinese ham, cut into 1/8-inch dice (or Smithfield Ham)

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

1/2 lemon, juiced

Canola oil, to cook

1 tablespoon whole pink peppercorns, for garnish

Sea salt or gros sel, to coat baking hotel pan/tray