Clams Casino

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Yield: Serves 6 or makes 24 appetizers

Ingredients:

• 24 live Clams
• 1 large Garlic Clove, minced
• 4 Tbsp Green Pepper, chopped
• 8 Tbsp Butter
• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
• 6 Tbsp seasoned Bread Crumbs

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450°F degrees. Open clams and discard top shell. Place clams in a shallow baking pan.

In a saucepan, melt 4 Tbsp butter and sauté the garlic and green pepper for 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining butter, lemon juice, and bread crumbs, mixing thoroughly.

Place 1 tsp of mixture on top of each clam, in the shallow baking pan, and bake for 10 minutes.