GRILLED CLAMS WITH BASIL BREADCRUMBS

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Grilled Clams with Basil Breadcrumbs image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups coarse bread crumbs, toasted
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 sun-dried tomato halves in oil, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
24 littleneck clams, scrubbed clean
2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Heat a gas grill or prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals.
  • Combine the bread crumbs, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, salt and pepper in a large serving bowl and set aside.
  • When the grill is hot, place the clams in 1 layer on the hot grate and allow the heat to open the clams. They'll open gradually for about 5 minutes, then pop-open wide when they're done. Using tongs, remove the clams from the grill and place them in the bowl with the bread crumb mixture and toss together. Drizzle with the melted butter, and serve hot.

Olawepo Timothy
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This is my go-to recipe for grilled clams. It's always a hit!


Bulasio Ashiraf
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I loved this recipe. The clams were cooked perfectly and the basil breadcrumbs were delicious.


Kapil Cwedry
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Dreamhouse
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover clams.


Zaiooda
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I'm not sure I did something wrong, but my clams didn't open up. Maybe they were bad?


abdullah anchari
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


divan jacobs
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of clams. It was still really good!


SULIMAN SHA OMARI
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I added some chopped garlic to the basil breadcrumbs and it really took the flavor up a notch.


Joseph Mycka
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The clams were a bit gritty, but the basil breadcrumbs were delicious.


Leni Dubel
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nabende Kenneth
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Mae
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I'm allergic to basil, so I used parsley instead. It still turned out great!


Tanmay Chakraborty
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I followed the recipe exactly and the clams came out overcooked. Maybe I should have cooked them for less time.


Lauren Kavanagh
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The clams were cooked perfectly and the basil breadcrumbs were a nice touch.


Abdul rehman Khan
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The clams are always tender and juicy, and the basil breadcrumbs add a wonderful flavor.


Waseem zain
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Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! The clams were cooked perfectly and the basil breadcrumbs added a nice crispy texture.