I have requested a solo night with Jordan, no parties or NYC shenanigans, just a quiet (oh man, we are totally in our 40's) night with good food. Hi, it's New Year's Eve, are you ready to paaaaahhhhhhrrrrteeeeeyyy? What you need for this recipe: fresh clams, chopped shallot, panko breadcrumbs, black pepper, and bacon, and lemon (optional). The perfect elegant appetizer to serve at a party or a quick light meal for a busy weeknight. Transfer the clams to the oven and broil them for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the crumbs are golden brown.The easiest clams casino recipe using only 5 ingredients and one sheet pan. If you have any breadcrumbs left they can be frozen for up to 6 months. Then sprinkle each clam with 1 to 2 teaspoons of the bread crumbs - enough to cover. Using a small spoon, top each clam with about 1/2 teaspoon of the bacon mixture. Transfer the the clams (in their bottom shells) to a baking sheet. Remove the top shell of each clam and discard. Add the clam juice and continue to cook until thick, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and swirl in 1 tablespoon of cold butter. Add the shallots, red bell pepper, remaining garlic, and crushed red pepper, and cook for 2 minutes longer.

In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, cook the bacon and proscuitto for 2 minutes. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve and set aside. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the clams to a bowl to cool. Place the lid on the pan, increase the heat to medium-high and cook the clams until they all open, 3 to 4 minutes. When hot, add 2 teaspoons the garlic, white wine, thyme sprigs and the clams. In a large, high sided sauté pan with a lid over medium heat add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the melted butter and olive oil.

In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon of the melted butter, Parmesan, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley and the pepper and set aside.

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