Local Clams with Herb Butter

Ingredients

• 1  baguette sliced
• 4 servings garnishes: cilantro fresh chopped
• 24  clams in shells scrubbed
• 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 0.5 cup parsley fresh chopped
• 2  garlic cloves minced
• 0.3 cup green onions sliced
• 1  lime sliced
• 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
• 0.3 cup lime zest 
• 2  jalapeño chiles diced red seeded
• 1 cup butter unsalted softened
• 1.3 cups water divided
• 1.5 teaspoons coriander seeds whole crushed toasted

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• grill

Directions

1. Combine butter and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl; chill until ready to use.
2. Combine clams and 3/4 cup water in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 5 minutes or until clams open. Discard clams that remain closed.
3. Drain; return clams to pan.
4. Add butter mixture and remaining 1/2 cup water to pan. Cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until butter melts.
5. Grill bread and lime slices 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Arrange bread on platter, top with clams and butter sauce, and serve with grilled lime slices.
6. Garnish, if desired.
7. Serve immediately.