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.
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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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[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce is to die for. I usually serve it with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.
Refilwe Mohlala
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The clams are cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.
Lula The Cat official
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce is amazing. I usually serve it with grilled vegetables and a side of rice.
Mazwi Masinga
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The clams are cooked in no time and the garlic butter sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with pasta or rice, and it's always a hit.
Anne Njoki
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce is to die for. I usually serve it with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.
SETHUAH WORLD
[email protected]This is a must-try recipe for any seafood lover. The clams are cooked to perfection and the garlic butter sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with grilled asparagus and a side of roasted potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.
George Mvuleni
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The clams are so tender and juicy, and the garlic butter sauce is amazing. I usually serve it with grilled vegetables and a side of rice.
Moses Protter
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes for grilled clams. The garlic butter sauce is so flavorful and the clams are always cooked to perfection. I like to add a little bit of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.
Katherine Hughes
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce is to die for. I usually serve it with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.
Meva Ram
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The clams are cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.
Muneer ahmad Ahmad
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce is amazing. I usually serve it with grilled vegetables and a side of rice.
Gloria Adewole
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The clams are cooked in no time and the garlic butter sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with pasta or rice, and it's always a hit.
Mehtab mangi
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce is to die for. I usually serve it with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.
Bankole Olabanji
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover. The clams are cooked to perfection and the garlic butter sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with grilled asparagus and a side of roasted potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.
Kashif Jameel
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The clams are so tender and juicy, and the garlic butter sauce is amazing. I usually serve it with grilled vegetables and a side of rice.
stephen hardin
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes for grilled clams. The garlic butter sauce is so flavorful and the clams are always cooked to perfection. I like to add a little bit of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.
anit sarkar
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce is to die for. I usually serve it with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.
Sela Deku
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was delicious! The clams were tender and juicy, and the garlic butter sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with grilled vegetables and a side of rice, and it was a perfect meal.
sarah rose
[email protected]These grilled clams were a hit at our last party! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The garlic butter sauce was so flavorful and the clams were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.