Grilled Clams With Herb Butter

Fresh littleneck clams grilled until just opened, then topped with a flavorful herb butter made with parsley, dill, scallions, and lemon juice. A perfect summer seafood dish that's both elegant and easy to prepare.

4 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dill
  • 1 tablespoon scallion
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 24 pieces littleneck clams
  • 1 to serve lemon wedges

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended. Season herb butter to taste with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Place clams on grill rack and cover grill with lid. Grill until clams just open, 6-8 minutes (discard any that do not open). Use tongs to transfer to a platter, being careful to keep as much juice in the shells as possible.

    8 min

  3. 3.

    Dot clams with herb butter; let stand until butter melts. Serve warm with lemon wedges alongside for squeezing over.

    2 min

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