Clams Montecito

Name: Clams Montecito
Ingredients: 1 stick butter; 5 cloves chopped garlic; 1 large jalapeño (i always remove some of the seeds, but not all); 1 barrymore pinot grigio; 1 lemon; 1 bag clams—the smaller the better

Caroline Lange|June 6, 2013 2:14 pm EST

Clams Montecito

3.4 (8 ratings)

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A favorite of Drew Barrymore, it's perfect for summer entertaining.

Servings

2

Ingredients

1 stick butter
5 cloves chopped garlic
1 large jalapeño (i always remove some of the seeds, but not all)
1 barrymore pinot grigio
1 lemon
1 bag clams—the smaller the better

Directions

1. Melt butter and add garlic and jalapeño. Cook for 3-4 minutes on medium heat. Add the wine and cook down for about 5 minutes. Remove from the stove and squeeze lemon into butter mixture.
2. Turn on grill to medium-high and spread clams on a cookie sheet. Spread around until they open.
3. Warm up butter if need be. Toss onto clams and coat.
4. Serve with a warm baguette.