Clams Casino | Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards

Ingredients

• Olive oil
• 1/2 lb thick cut bacon, finely chopped
• 1 c finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 c finely chopped fresh poblano chile
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• Sea salt
• Finely ground black pepper
• 1/3 c chopped scallions including the green tops
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
• Coarse salt
• 30 littleneck clams, well scrubbed