Clams Casino

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and a place a steaming basket inside and over the top of the water. Place the pot over high heat. Once water is boiling, add the clams to the basket and cover the pot for 1-3 minutes, until clams are just barely opened.

Open the clams and twist off the top shell. Lay the bottom with the clam on a baking sheet. Repeat with the rest.

Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the chopped bacon and cook until brown.

Add the red pepper, shallot, garlic and rosemary. Sauté another 3-5 minutes until the onions are soft, then add the panko breadcrumbs and stir around until the crumbs brown a bit.

Once the breadcrumbs are toasted, squeeze the lemon juice over the top and taste for salt and pepper.

Scoop the bacon mixture on top of each clam, distributing evenly.

Sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese over the tops. Bake for approximately 5-6 minutes—until the tops are crisp.

Serve warm.