Clams Casino

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cut each bacon strip into 4 pieces and lightly fry in a pan over medium heat. (You don't want the bacon to become crispy since it is going to go into the broiler later.) Remove and set aside half-cooked bacon.

2. Step 2

   Chop the peppers and the onion into a medium dice. Chop the jalapeño finely, discarding seeds. It's a good idea to wash your hands afterward.

3. Step 3

   Add the peppers, the onion and the jalapeño to the softened butter.

4. Step 4

   Add the Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice to taste.

5. Step 5

   Add a generous pinch of the vegetable mixture to each of the opened clams on its half shell. Place a piece of the cooked bacon on top of the mixture on each clam.

6. Step 6

   Place the clams under the broiler and let cook until the vegetables begin to wilt and the bacon is almost crisp, around 3 minutes. Serve immediately.