Ingredients
36 cherrystone clams
1/2 lb butter, room temperature
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1/2 tsp tabasco pepper sauce
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
1 salt to taste
1 pepper to taste
Directions
When renowned chef Pierre Franey visited Avery Island, he observed
some age-old local commercial enterprises ~ crawfish farming, oyster
shucking and boudin making ~ with great curiosity and enthusiasm.
Here he brings his incomparable touch to cherrystone clams, best
enjoyed with a loaf of crusty French bread and a carafe of wine. The
southermers defer to the Yankees on this one.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Fish; Seafood
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