Thai Style Grilled Clams Recipe

Name: Thai Style Grilled Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 dozen top neck clams; 1 teaspoon neutral oil (canola, vegetable, etc.); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1/2 teaspoon minced lemongrass; 4 Thai chilis, sliced; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons tamari; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 lime, juiced; 1 tablespoon minced Thai basil; 1 tablespoon minced cilantro

Servings: persons

2 dozen top neck clams
1 teaspoon neutral oil (canola, vegetable, etc.)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon minced lemongrass
4 Thai chilis, sliced
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons tamari
1 tablespoon sugar
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon minced Thai basil
1 tablespoon minced cilantro

1
Start by cleaning and preparing the clams. The clams should be soaked in cold water and scrubbed to get rid of grit and sand. I find that when I leave them to soak for a while, they start to open up a bit and release more grit.
2
Place the clams on a hot grill with the lid closed for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they open. Carefully remove them from the grill to prevent from losing any delicious juices.
3
While the clams are going, prepare the sauce. Heat a saucepan with a little oil over medium heat. Add in the garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and chilis and cook until fragrant and the edges of the garlic are lightly golden.
4
Add the chicken stock, fish sauce, tamari, and sugar to the saucepan and cook until boiling.
5
Remove the pan from the heat and squeeze in the lime juice and stir in the minced herbs.
6
Carefully spoon the sauce onto the clams and serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 dozen top neck clams, 1 teaspoon neutral oil (canola, vegetable, etc.), 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and more.

Yes, Thai Style Grilled Clams 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.

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Thai Style Grilled Clams

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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