Preparation

Conventional Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Shuck clams, reserving liquid. Remove clam and cut into 3 pieces. Place back on one side of shell. Saute bacon until slightly crisp. Drain and crumble. In a small bowl, mix together bacon and remaining ingredients. Place about 1 teaspoon of mixture on each clam. Spread a layer of rock salt 1/2 inch deep on a baking sheet. Mold clams into rock salt and bake for about 10 minutes. Garnish and serve hot. Microwave: Open clams (8 at a time) by microwaving on low for 3 minutes. Place rock salt on a microwave dish and arrange 8 prepared clams on rock salt. Microwave 8 at a time on high for 3 minutes. Garnish and serve hot.