A keto-friendly version of the classic Clams Casino recipe, featuring fresh clams topped with a flavorful mixture of bacon, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic seasonings. This dish is perfect for seafood lovers following a low-carb or ketogenic diet.
Ingredients: 24 fresh clams, scrubbed. 4 slices bacon, chopped. 1/4 cup almond flour. 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. 1 tablespoon minced garlic. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. 1/4 cup white wine optional.
Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C. In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving bacon fat in the skillet. Add olive oil to the skillet with bacon fat. Saut garlic until fragrant. Stir in almond flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until mixture is lightly browned and aromatic. Remove skillet from heat and stir in cooked bacon. Let the mixture cool slightly. Meanwhile, shuck the clams and discard the top shell. Place clam halves on a baking sheet. Top each clam with a spoonful of the bacon mixture. If using, drizzle white wine over the clams. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the clams are cooked through and the topping is golden brown. Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
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