Black Bean Clams Casino

Name: Black Bean Clams Casino
Ingredients: 2 dozen small clams, like Manila, shucked, reserving the bottom shell; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and minced; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 shallots, minced; 2 ounces Chinese ham, cut into 1/8-inch dice (or Smithfield Ham); 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 lemon, juiced; Canola oil, to cook; 1 tablespoon whole pink peppercorns, for garnish; Sea salt or gros sel, to coat baking hotel pan/tray