clams casino
Bacon-topped half-shells
Clams casino is an American appetizer of clams on the half shell topped with bacon, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, then broiled until the bacon crisps.
The dish originated in early 20th-century Rhode Island and remains a classic at seafood restaurants and Italian-American gatherings: We started with a dozen clams casino.
- broilingExtremely hot, or oven-top cooking
- breadcrumbsDried, crushed loaf pieces
- seafoodMarine creatures as cuisine
- parsleyCulinary herb for garnishing
- appetizersPre-meal small dishes
white wine · butter · garlic · olive oil · bacon · bell pepper · baking · Italian-American · half shell · hors d'oeuvres · garnishing · sautéing · stuffing · shallots · shrimp scampi · seasoning · lemon juice · crab cakes
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- clam dishesNew England chowder, clambake, steamers
- Mollusk Dishescalamari, fried calamari, grilled octopus, calamari rings, grilled squid
- Italian-American foodspaghetti, lasagna, meatballs, chicken parmesan, baked ziti