Ingredients

3 dozen littleneck clams, on half-shell

4 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped

4 to 5 ounces smoked bacon (7 to 8 slices), thinly sliced, cut into 36 pieces

French bread, for serving

Preparation

Preheat broiler. Line a 10-by-15-by-1-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange clams on prepared baking sheet.

Scatter scallions evenly over clams. Place one piece of bacon on each clam. Broil close to heat just until bacon is lightly browned. Serve immediately, accompanied by bread.