Clams Casino from The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood: Culinary Treasures from Our Waters by John

Ingredients

• Fine sea salt and finely ground pepper
• ⅓ cup (20 g) chopped green onion, including green tops
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ⅔ cup (55 g) panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• Coarse salt or rock salt, for baking
• ½ cup (75 g) finely chopped poblano chile
• 30 littleneck clams, scrubbed
• 1 cup (145 g) finely chopped red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ pound (225 g) thick-cut bacon, finely chopped