24 whole clams
8 Tbs butter
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 green bell peppers, chopped
1 Tbs lemon juice
6 Tbs dry bread crumbs
Step 2 - Open the Clams
Pre-heat oven 400° F. Shuck clams, discard the top shell and replace meat in bottom shell, preserving as much of the juice as you can. Place the clams in a shallow baking pan
Step 3 - Mix Ingredients
In a saucepan, melt one half of the butter and saute crushed garlic clove and chopped green bell pepper for 2-3 minutes. Add the remaining butter, lemon juice, and dry bread crumbs, mix thoroughly.
Step 4 - Final
Divide the bread crumb mixture evenly on top of the clams and bake for 10 minutes until browned.
Top with chopped, crispy bacon and hot sauce if you like!