GRILLED CLAMS WITH GARLIC BUTTER
This dish has a flavor so exquisite that it defies this very simple preparation. Once people taste these clams, they can never get enough. We have served this appetizer at Summer Shack since the day we opened and it is still one of our very best sellers. Grilled Clams are best made with small, special count littlenecks (about 1 1/2-inches wide). It's really easy, you put the clams directly over the hot fire and as soon as the shells pop open, you must take them off the grill or they will burn right through the shells. Place them right onto a bed of rock salt to hold them steady and spoon a few drops of sauce on each clam. If you are using a Great Grate, you can just remove the grate; no rock salt is needed. For equipment you will need a grill, grill brush and a pair of long tongs. The "Great Grate" is optional, but makes the job much easier.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Yield 4 to 6 servings as an appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat a grill or Great Grates over medium heat.
- Scrub and rinse the clams. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 1-quart saucepan over low heat until it is foamy. Add the garlic and saute, stirring, until it is fragrant but does not color, about 30 seconds. Add the white wine and heavy cream, increase the heat to medium-high and reduce by half, about 8 minutes. Add the remaining butter 1 piece at a time, whisking constantly, until the sauce is shiny, emulsified, and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chives and season with salt and pepper. Keep the sauce warm until ready to serve.
- Set up the littleneck clams on the grill or Great Grates or place them directly on the grill. Cook the clams without turning them. As soon as the clams pop open, after 8 to 10 minutes, transfer them carefully with tongs to a platter (or plates) of rock salt. If you are using a Great Grate, this won't be necessary. Use the tongs to pry off the top shells. Spoon 1 teaspoon sauce over each clam and serve immediately.
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Ajayi Emmanuel
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to enjoy fresh clams.
Hauwa Muhammad
[email protected]These grilled clams are the perfect summer dish. They're light, refreshing, and full of flavor.
Reyes Nunez
[email protected]I love the combination of the salty clams and the savory garlic butter. It's a perfect balance of flavors.
Braveson Fix connect
[email protected]These grilled clams are a great way to impress your guests. They're easy to make, but they look and taste like they came from a fancy restaurant.
Mel Seabrook
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook clams, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. It's simple, but the flavors are amazing.
Priscah Katlholo
[email protected]These grilled clams are a great way to enjoy fresh seafood. They're cooked perfectly and the garlic butter is a perfect complement.
Auwal Muhammaddanlami
[email protected]I've never made clams before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making it again.
Ester Ndapewa Vilho
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish.
Pevi The Super Amazing Great Man
[email protected]These grilled clams are the perfect appetizer or main course. They're easy to make and always a hit with my guests.
tayyab tahir
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it to make clams on the grill, in the oven, and even on the stovetop.
Ciaran Bruce
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy seafood dinner. The clams are cooked in no time and the garlic butter adds a ton of flavor.
RANJHA JATT THE BRAnD
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The clams are cooked perfectly and the garlic butter is delicious.
Amanda Dumbaugh
[email protected]These grilled clams were a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of the salty clams, the savory garlic butter, and the fresh herbs.