2 c Fine soft breadcrumbs
2 ts Paprika
2 tb Olive oil
1 Clove garlic, very finely
Chopped
3 Dozen littleneck clams, on
The half shell
9 sl Raw bacon
1 Lemon, cut into wedges
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.
