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Expand6-8 slices crispy pancetta, *optional, reserve some to top clams before broiling Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup minced shallots Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup minced red pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1 medium clove garlic minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs, unseasoned, if using Italian seasoned, go light on the other seasonings in the stuffing Ask a question about this ingredient
pinch of dried thyme Ask a question about this ingredient
pinch of Phillips Seafood seasoning Ask a question about this ingredient
1-2 tablespoon tablespoons Parmesan Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4-1/2 cup white wine to steam the clams in Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cloves smashed garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or chopped fresh herbs Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons butter to add to white wine Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon EVOO Ask a question about this ingredient
fresh lemon wedges, Ask a question about this ingredient
*2 optional teaspoons fresh lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient
2 dozen littleneck clams, opened, loosened from shell Ask a question about this ingredient
I big bowl to toss ingredients into and a heavy pan Ask a question about this ingredient
deviled egg container to store clams in if making ahead or freezing Ask a question about this ingredient
Scrub clean the clam shells. Add butter and a tablespoon olive oil to a pan large enough to steam two dozen clams, toss in the smashed garlic, when the butter melts and garlic fragrant, toss in the white wine, bring to boil and add the clams, cover and steam quickly removing clams just as they open. Remove the clams from the shells and rough chop, reserve and chill. Strain broth and reserve as this will be the liquid for the clam stuffing.
Ask a question about this stepSauté the bacon, remove and crumble for the stuffing. Saute the minced shallots/onions and red pepper 3 minutes. Toss clams, bread crumbs, cheese, pancetta, vegetables, and seasonings. Turn the clams into the stuffing ingredients and taste for seasoning. Moisten with reserved strained liquid, place into oiled shells, sprinkle with paprika and a touch of seafood seasoning, Broil til tops are a little brown and crusty.
Ask a question about this stepServe with lemon wedges and hot sauce.
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Kim is a pastry chef & author of the award-winning whole grain baking book Good to the Grain.
Yum, these sound so good - a must-make!