Sizzling Clams with Garlic-Herb Butter Recipe

Name: Sizzling Clams with Garlic-Herb Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; Pinch of kosher salt; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 20 littleneck clams, washed well in cold water; Lemon wedges; Slices of crusty bread

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves
Pinch of kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
20 littleneck clams, washed well in cold water
Lemon wedges
Slices of crusty bread

1
Chop the garlic finely.
2
Sprinkle the salt over the garlic and continue to chop it, occasionally smashing and smearing the garlic with the flat side of your blade, until the garlic becomes pastelike.
3
(Alternatively, smash the garlic and salt together in a mortar and pestle.)
4
Place the garlic paste in a small bowl and add the butter, cayenne, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, and the 2 1/2 tablespoons parsley.
5
Mash together with a fork.
6
Refrigerate and reserve.
7
Shuck the clams (see Note) and place each clam on the deeper half shell.
8
Press about 1 teaspoon of the flavored butter onto the clam.
9
Refrigerate until ready to cook.
10
Heat the broiler.
11
Place the clams on a sided baking sheet and broil until the butter is melted and sizzling and the clam is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
12
(The cooking time will vary depending on the kind of broiler you use.)
13
Sprinkle with the remaining chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread to soak up the extra butter.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 garlic cloves, Pinch of kosher salt, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature, Pinch of cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Sizzling Clams with Garlic-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.

Sizzling Clams with Garlic-Herb Butter

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