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Grilled Clams with Garlic Butter: A Flavorful Delight!

Grilled Clams with Garlic Butter is a flavorful seafood dish that combines fresh clams with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for grilling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 dozen fresh clams littleneck or Manila
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Rinse the clams under cold water to remove any sand or grit. Discard any clams that are open and do not close when tapped.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Place the clams on the grill, cup side down. Grill for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams start to open.
  5. Carefully spoon the garlic butter mixture over the clams as they grill, allowing the butter to melt and infuse the clams with flavor.
  6. Once the clams are fully opened, remove them from the grill and discard any that remain closed.
  7. Serve the grilled clams hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mg

Notes

  • For a smoky flavor, add a few wood chips to the grill before cooking the clams.
  • Try adding a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top of the clams during the last minute of grilling for an extra cheesy twist.

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