Garlic, shallots, and white wine form the base for this fantastic appetizer. Use a wok on the grill for this recipe and serve with hearty sourdough bread.
Instructions
- Scrub the clams and rinse them in four rounds of cold water to remove any sand and grit.
- Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat (450° to 500°F) .
- Prepare the grill for cooking over medium-high heat (500°F) .
- In a wok or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over direct medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant and tender, about 1 minute, stirring often. Add the wine and cook for about 1 minute more. Add the clams and cook over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until the clams open wide, 5 to 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the parsley, and season with pepper. Toast the bread over direct heat, about 1 minute, turning once.
- In a wok or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over direct medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant and tender, about 1 minute, stirring often. Add the wine and cook for about 1 minute more. Add the clams and cook over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until the clams open wide, 5 to 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the parsley, and season with pepper. Toast the bread over medium-high heat, about 1 minute, turning once.
- In a wok or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant and tender, about 1 minute, stirring often. Add the wine and cook for about 1 minute more. Add the clams and cook over medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until the clams open wide, 5 to 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the parsley, and season with pepper. Toast the bread over medium-high heat, about 1 minute, turning once.
- Remove the wok from the grill. Discard any unopened clams. Divide the clams and cooking liquid among deep bowls serve right away with the bread .
Special Equipment
- wok or [conversion imperial="12-inch" metric="30.5" centimeter"] cast-iron skillet
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