Grilled Clams with Basil Breadcrumbs

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Beach BBQ

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Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups coarse bread crumbs, toasted
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 sun-dried tomato halves in oil, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
24 littleneck clams, scrubbed clean
2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

Heat a gas grill or prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals.

Combine the bread crumbs, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, salt and pepper in a large serving bowl and set aside.

When the grill is hot, place the clams in 1 layer on the hot grate and allow the heat to open the clams. They'll open gradually for about 5 minutes, then pop-open wide when they're done. Using tongs, remove the clams from the grill and place them in the bowl with the bread crumb mixture and toss together. Drizzle with the melted butter, and serve hot.

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recipe Grilled Clams with Basil Breadcrumbs
Jaclyn Leavenworth, WA 08-26-2009
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Fantastic!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is so easy and tastes great. I am always looking for more ways to serve clams. The only thing is I doubled the... recipe and had 5 lbs of steamer clams (well over the 48 it should have been for) and there was still a ton of breadcrumbs left. Next time I would only do one batch of bread crumbs for the 5 lbs. Will definitely become one of our family favorites!Read more
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Linda La Jolla, CA 08-24-2009
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Appetizer Winner Everytime!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We have served this over and over to different groups of people and it is always a HUGE success! Thanks again Ina for... another amazing recipe.Read more
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JEANNE Lawrenceville, NJ 08-16-2009
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Great Clam Appetizer!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Have a husband who doesn't really like clams - made these on a lazy Sunday afternoon, and he liked them so much, he brought... out a spoon to eat the crumbs! Really easy to make, and the recipe was pretty forgiving of substitutions - I added some lemon zest and a little parmesan cheese. Used fresh multigrain bread to make my breadcrumbs and because the crumbs are so front and center on this one, wouldn't recommend using canned or store-bought. Read more
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Mary Pittsburgh, PA 08-15-2009
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Oh my gosh - YUMMY!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made on Father's Day for my 83 year old dad who loved them - and he knows his seafood since he grew up in Massachusetts. ... Used leftover breadcrumbs as a crust on salmon and this was equally delicious. Love you Ina! Read more
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Vanessa Dayton, OH 08-01-2009
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Grilled Clams -A Easy Classy Appetizer!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was my first time grilling clams & it was so easy. My family couldn't keep their hands out of Ina's Basil Breadcrumbs.... .This is one of my favorite horderves! Ina has become one of my favorite chefs, elegant & easy! Read more
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Ann Marie Estero, FL 07-31-2009
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Unbelievably Good!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We had these for a family celebration and they are divine. The texture is wonderful. Think stuffed clam without all the work... and sticky heavy filling. This is a great, and super easy recipe. The crumbs aren't supposed to sick to the clams. The idea is to scoop up the crumbs with the clams. I bet you'll be licking the plate!!Read more