Clams grilled on the half shell with bacon garlic and hot peppers

By dyannucci

Serves 6. Per serving: 230 calories, 99 carbs, 15g protein, 40mg ch01esteroi, and 14g fat.

Ingredients

• 4 oz. bacon (8 strips), finely diced
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp red-pepper flakes
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 Tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf
• parsley leaves
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 36 littleneck clams, scrubbed

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat Grill to medium
2.Place a medium sauce pan on the
grill, add the bacon, and cook until
golden brown,5 to 6 minutes. Add the
garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook
for one minute longer. Remove from
heat and stir in the olive oil and parsley; season with pepper to taste.
3. Increase grill heat to high. Place
the clams directly on the grill grates,
close the cover,and cook until all of the' clams have opened, discarding any that do not, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Remove clams to a platter; top each
with bacon mixture and serve.