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Appetizers & nibbles

Grilled clams (grilled clams)

Clams placed on the grill and opened by the heat, then drizzled with garlic and lemon melted butter. It is a simple, sociable appetiser, ideal by the sea.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

262 kcal per serving

Protein
9.1 g
Carbohydrates
4.6 g
of which sugars
1.3 g
Fat
22.2 g
of which saturated fat
14.2 g
Fiber
1.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Soak the clams for 20 minutes in salted water to purge the sand.
  2. Prepare the butter by melting it with the chopped garlic and sweet paprika for 2 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven grill or a barbecue over high heat.
  4. Arrange the clams on a tray, rounded side down.
  5. Put them under the grill or on the grate for 6 to 8 minutes, until they open.
  6. Discard any shells that stay closed after cooking.
  7. Spoon a little garlic butter and lemon juice over each clam.
  8. Sprinkle with parsley and serve right away, very hot.

Variations and tips

Gratinéed version. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs before passing the clams under the grill for 2 minutes.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.