Foil-Pack Clams with White Wine and Herbs
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 1/2 tsp lime zest
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 60 littleneck clams, with shells scrubbed clean
- 3 lemons, quartered lengthwise
- 6 thyme sprigs
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
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Stir together first 8 ingredients in a bowl until well blended
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Preheat a grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F). Cut 12 (12-inch) squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place 6 of the foil squares in a single layer on work surface, and set aside remaining 6 squares. Place 10 clams on each of the 6 foil squares on work surface. Top each clam mound with 2 lemon wedges, 1 thyme sprig, and1/4 cup of the butter mixture. Carefully pour 2 tablespoons wine over each mound. Top each with 1 of the remaining 6 foil squares; tightly crimp all sides.
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Place sealed foil packets on un-oiled grates. Grill, covered, until clams open, about 10 minutes, rotating halfway through grilling time. Discard any clams that do not open.
