VONGOLE ORIGANATE (Clams with oregano and bread crumbs)

Ingredients

• 24 medium littleneck clams, scrubbed
• 3 cups kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/8-inch dice
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch dice
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano