Ingredients

1/2 cup  water 18   littleneck clams, scrubbed 2   bay leaves 1 tablespoon  extra-virgin olive oil 2   medium shallots, minced 1   small green bell pepper, minced 2 ounces  Canadian bacon, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 2 teaspoons  white-wine vinegar 3/4 cup  fresh breadcrumbs (see Tip) 1/2 cup  grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons  chopped fresh chives 2 teaspoons  minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried 1/2 teaspoon  smoked or regular paprika (see Sources) 1/2 teaspoon  freshly ground pepper Tip: To make fresh breadcrumbs: Trim crusts from firm sandwich bread. Tear bread into pieces and process in a food processor into coarse crumbs. One slice of bread makes about 1/3 cup crumbs.Smoked paprika can be purchased in gourmet markets.

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Clams Casino, Recipe

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