SEARED CLAMS WITH BROWN BUTTER

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This recipe is good for and small clam, such as razor clams or littleneck clams. It makes a delicious appetizer as well.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 24 clams, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons salted butter
1 lemon
olive oil
24 razor clams or 24 littleneck clams
1 tablespoon chives, minced
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a saucepan, over medium heat, until it turns brown and is fragrant; remove from heat, stir in juice from one lemon, and set aside.
  • Heat a large griddle, or cast iron skillet, over high heat; once very hot, coat with olive oil and place clams, hinge side down, if possible, on griddle or skillet.
  • Cook until they open, about 5 minutes; turn over and cook until the meat just starts to brown ( cook in batches, if necessary).
  • Transfer clams to a serving platter.
  • Reheat butter sauce, stir in chives, and season with pepper; spoon over clams.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.3, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 95.9, Sodium 900.4, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 17.5

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