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Grilled Clams with Aleppo Pepper, Tumeric, and Lime Butter

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Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

When you toss hot clams right off the grill with some flavored butter, the butter melts and mingles with the clam liquor, creating an irresistible combination.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper or 1 crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled turmeric or ½ ground dried turmeric
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
Kosher salt
Cilantro leaves with tender stems (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place butter, Aleppo pepper, and turmeric in a small bowl. Add lime zest and mix until well combined; season with salt.

    Step 2

    Add butter to bowl with Grilled Clams and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter and top with cilantro.

    Step 3

    Do Ahead: Butter can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and chill; bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 310 Fat (g) 24 Saturated Fat (g) 15 Cholesterol (mg) 105 Carbohydrates (g) 4 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 0 Protein (g) 18 Sodium (mg) 820
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