Broiled Clams With Herb Butter Recipe

Name: Broiled Clams With Herb Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup saltine cracker crumbs (about 15 saltine crackers); 1 egg yolk; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/3 cup chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce; 36 large littleneck clams

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup saltine cracker crumbs (about 15 saltine crackers)
1 egg yolk
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
36 large littleneck clams

1
Beat butter at high speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add cracker crumbs, egg yolk, and garlic, beating until blended. Stir in parsley and next 5 ingredients. Place butter mixture on wax paper, and roll into a log 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Chill until firm.
2
Open clams, and discard top shell. Loosen meat from bottom shell, and rinse in cold water.
3
Cut butter into 1/8-inch-thick slices, and place 1 slice on each clam.
4
Broil 5 inches from heat 5 minutes or until golden brown.
5
NOTE: Any remaining butter can be wrapped and stored in the freezer or refrigerator. Because of the risk of salmonella in the raw yolk, butter must be cooked in a heated recipe and not used as a cold spread.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup saltine cracker crumbs (about 15 saltine crackers), 1 egg yolk, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Broiled Clams With Herb Butter falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broiled Clams With Herb Butter

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