Clams Casino

• 1 sticks unsalted butter,
• 1 tablespoon citrus herb seasoning
• 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 8 slices precooked bacon, cut in 2-inch long pieces
• 1 cup dried Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• 24 large clams, opened
• 2 to 3 cups sea or kosher salt, for serving

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. In a small pot combine butter, citrus herb seasoning, garlic, lemon juice, and shallot.
3. Heat over a low flame until butter is melted.
4. Set aside.
5. In a large bowl combine bread crumbs, Parmesan and melted butter mixture.
6. Mix well to combine.
7. Place open clams on a baking sheet.
8. Place a slice of bacon on top of each clam.
9. Top with 1 tablespoon of the bread crumb mixture.
10. Bake for 7 minutes.
11. To serve, place about 2 to 3 cups of course sea or kosher salt onto a large platter.
12. Arrange the clams on the salt, lightly pressing them so that they are nestled in.

butter, herb seasoning, garlic, lemon juice, shallot, bacon, italian seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan, clams, kosher salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/clams-casino-recipe.html (may not work)