Grilled Clams With Lemon-Cayenne Butter

5.0(163)

by Melissa Clark·published 2009-08-26

Dinner, Easy, Quick, Main Course

Servings

2 servings

Total time

2 min

Calories / serving

359 kcal

Ingredients (7)

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Instructions (3 steps)

01Using a mortar and pestle, or on a cutting board using flat part of a knife, mash together garlic and salt until a paste forms. Scrape paste into a small bowl and stir in butter, lemon juice and cayenne. Taste and make sure salt and lemon are balanced.
02Preheat grill. Place clams directly on grill grate or on a large baking pan in a single layer. Cover grill and let clams cook for 2 minutes. Open grill and check clams, using tongs to remove any that have opened, and transfer them to a large bowl. Be careful not to spill clams’ juices when transferring them. Close grill lid and check every 30 seconds, removing clams as they open.
03Pour lemon-cayenne butter over clam bowl and toss lightly. Serve hot, garnished with chives.

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