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Grilled Clams With Charred Jalapeño Basil Butter

Hannah Hoskins|May 16, 2016 1:18 pm EST

Grilled Clams With Charred Jalapeño Basil Butter

4.7 (3 ratings)

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Toss clams in a charred, spicy-sweet butter for the most delicious of summer seafood recipes.This recipe is courtesy of Half Baked Harvest.

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 2 jalapeños
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounce blue cheese, crumbled
• 4 pound littleneck clams, rinsed and scrubbed

Directions

1. Preheat the grill to a high heat. Once hot, add the jalapeños and char all over, about 2 minutes per side. When charred, remove from the heat and place in a bowl, covered with a dish towel, to cool. Once cool enough to handle, slice the jalapeños in half, remove the seeds, and finely dice them.
2. In a bowl, mix together the softened butter, jalapeños, honey, basil, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Mix until combined. Fold in the blue cheese.
3. Place the clams on the grill in a single layer. Cover the clams, and cook until they open, about 5-10 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
4. Remove the clams from the grill and toss with the jalapeño butter. Serve immediately.