Description
Deliciously juicy clams grilled to perfection with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh clams
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Clean the clams under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any dirt.
- Place the clams on the grill, and spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over them.
- Grill the clams for about 5-7 minutes, or until they open up. Discard any clams that do not open.
- Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges and the remaining butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Seafood
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Butter Grilled Clams, grilled clams recipe, seafood appetizer, lemon butter clams