Baked Clams With Garlic Butter

Photo: flickr user avlxyz

Ingredients

6 tablespoons Soft butter

Salt and generous grinding of black pepper

1 tablespoon Finely minced garlic

1 tablespoon Finely chopped shallots

4 tablespoons Chopped fresh chervil or parsley

4 tablespoons Freshly grated Gruyere or Parmesan cheese

Preaheat the broiler to high. Open the clams or have them opened, discard the top shell; loosen the clams on the bottom half of the shell.

Blend together in bowl the butter, salt, pepper, garlic, shallots and chervil. Do not add too much salt because the clams are salty.

Spoon an equal amount of herb butter on top of each clam and smooth it slightly. Arrange clams on baking dish and sprinkle cheese over each clam.

Place clams under broiler 5-6 inches from the heat. Broil about 3-4 minutes until hot and golden brown. Do not overcook.

4.0 servings

Sunday, December 6, 2009 - 12:29am

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