Baked clams casino (bob stein)

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
2	cups	Fine soft breadcrumbs
2	teaspoons	Paprika
2	tablespoons	Olive oil
1		Clove garlic, very finely
		Chopped
3		Dozen littleneck clams, on
		The half shell
9	slices	Raw bacon
1		Lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Toss together bread crumbs, paprika, olive oil and garlic. Place clams in a flat baking dish. Mount some of the bread crumb mixture on each clam. Cut bacon slices into quarters and place a piece on each clam. Bake 25 minutes, or until bacon is crisp. If desired, the clams may be served on a bed of heated rock salt. Serve with lemon wedges.