Pop-open Barbecue Clams

Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Pop-open Barbecue Clams
45 min.
8
108kcal

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If you're looking for a fun and delicious way to enjoy seafood, Pop-open Barbecue Clams are the perfect choice. This simple yet flavorful appetizer brings the best of the ocean straight to your barbecue. Whether you're hosting a summer get-together or just craving something unique, these clams will surely impress your guests.

With a light, fresh taste and a satisfying combination of smoky, buttery flavors, these clams are a real crowd-pleaser. The process of grilling the clams is part of the fun – they pop open right on the grill, revealing tender meat that's soaked in a savory butter sauce. The added touch of dipping crispy baguette slices in that butter makes this dish even more irresistible.

This recipe is dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences, while still delivering all the deliciousness you'd expect from a seafood dish. Plus, it's incredibly easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes to make enough servings for a group of 8. Perfect for an appetizer, snack, or even as part of an antipasti spread, Pop-open Barbecue Clams will elevate any occasion with minimal effort.

Get ready to indulge in a delightful, smoky treat that combines the great outdoors with the freshest seafood flavors. It's simple, it's flavorful, and it's sure to become a favorite at your next barbecue!

Ingredients

  • oz crusty baguette sliced
  • 2.5 tablespoons butter melted
  • 16  clams for steaming

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Scrub clams under cool running water. Discard any gaping clams that don't close when cleaned.
  2. Place a bowl with clams, a basket with baguette slices, small forks, and napkins alongside barbecue grill.
  3. Place butter in a small pan on a cool section of grill.
  4. Have guests set clams on grill over a solid bed of hot coals or high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 2 to 3 seconds); close lid on gas grill.
  5. Cook clams until they pop wide open, 6 to 8 minutes. Pick up clams, using tongs or napkins to protect fingers, drain juices into butter, then pluck clams from shells, dip in butter, and eat.
  6. When all the clams are cooked, dip bread into butter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories108kcal
Protein12.43%
Fat36.23%
Carbs51.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.34
Glycemic Load
9.4
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.6782609046963%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:108.49kcal
5.42%
Fat:4.34g
6.67%
Saturated Fat:0.89g
5.58%
Carbohydrates:13.83g
4.61%
Net Carbohydrates:13.23g
4.81%
Sugar:1.33g
1.48%
Cholesterol:1.26mg
0.42%
Sodium:218.81mg
9.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.35g
6.69%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.07%
Selenium:6.16µg
8.8%
Vitamin B12:0.48µg
7.98%
Folate:30.59µg
7.65%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.76%
Vitamin B3:1.3mg
6.51%
Iron:1.05mg
5.81%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.55%
Phosphorus:36.25mg
3.63%
Vitamin A:169.09IU
3.38%
Calcium:32.72mg
3.27%
Fiber:0.6g
2.38%
Magnesium:8.3mg
2.08%
Copper:0.04mg
1.83%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.64%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.64%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.51%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.17%
Potassium:38.92mg
1.11%
Source:My Recipes