Broiled Clams

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   In a medium bowl, combine the butter, cracker crumbs, herbs, egg yolk, garlic and Tabasco.

2. 2

   Scrape the butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap and roll it into a 12-inch log.

3. 3

   Refrigerate until firm.

4. 4

   Preheat the broiler.

5. 5

   Spread rock salt on a large rimmed baking sheet and set the clams on the salt.

6. 6

   Top each clam with a 1/8-inch-thick slice of the herb butter and broil the clams 8 inches from the heat for about 10 minutes, shifting the pan as necessary, until the clams are deep golden and bubbling.

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   Serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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