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Grilled Clams With Herb Butter

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When spooned over smoky, just-off-the-grill clams, this herb-flecked butter melts into their briny juices to create a delicious, effortless sauce.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped scallion
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 littleneck clams, scrubbed
Lemon wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended. Season herb butter to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Place clams on grill rack and cover grill with lid. Grill until clams just open, 6-8 minutes (discard any that do not open). Use tongs to transfer to a platter, being careful to keep as much juice in the shells as possible.

    Step 3

    Dot clams with herb butter; let stand until butter melts. Serve warm with lemon wedges alongside for squeezing over.

TagsClamShellfishSeafoodParsleyHerbs & SpicesDillStarterDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeEasyWeeknight MealsGrillingSummerBon Appétit

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