Grilled Clams with Basil Breadcrumbs Recipe

Name: Grilled Clams with Basil Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups coarse bread crumbs, toasted; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons good olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 6 sun-dried tomato halves in oil, drained and coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 24 littleneck clams, scrubbed clean; 2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups coarse bread crumbs, toasted
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 sun-dried tomato halves in oil, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
24 littleneck clams, scrubbed clean
2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter

1
Heat a gas grill or prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals.
2
Combine the bread crumbs, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, salt and pepper in a large serving bowl and set aside.
3
When the grill is hot, place the clams in 1 layer on the hot grate and allow the heat to open the clams.
4
They'll open gradually for about 5 minutes, then pop-open wide when they're done.
5
Using tongs, remove the clams from the grill and place them in the bowl with the bread crumb mixture and toss together.
6
Drizzle with the melted butter, and serve hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 1/2 cups coarse bread crumbs, toasted, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 3 tablespoons good olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Grilled Clams with Basil Breadcrumbs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Grilled Clams with Basil Breadcrumbs

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