We love stuffed clams, and we love grilled clams. What happens if you combine the two? Grilled stuffed clams are a little smoky, a little briny, and a lot of delicious. This might just be our new favorite way to eat clams.
Preheat grill to medium heat. Scrub clams
and rinse well under cold running water.
Place clams directly on the hot grill and
wait for them to open, about 5 minutes. Carefully remove from the grill and
place on a tray to cool slightly.
While the clams are cooling, melt the
butter in a pan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until golden, 3-5
minutes.
Once the clams are cool enough to handle,
remove clam meat from the shell and chop. Take the butter and shallot mixture
off the heat, then add the chopped clams, 2 cups of breadcrumbs, 1 cup of
parmesan, tarragon and basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon the mixture evenly back into the clam
shells, top with ¼ cup of breadcrumbs and ¼ cup of parmesan, and return to the
grill for 5 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.
