Grilled Clams Oreganate

Name: Grilled Clams Oreganate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24 clams
Ingredients: 24 hardshell clams; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup minced fresh oregano; 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 1 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 2 tablespoons oil

Submitted by Hey Jude

"This is a good and easy appetizer to prepare for guests at outdoor BBQ events. This makes 6 appetizer servings or serves 2 as a main dish. Adapted from Barbecued Ribs, Smoked Butts and Other Great Feeds by Jeanne Voltz."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 24 clams

ingredients

24 hardshell clams
3 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₄ cup minced fresh oregano
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
2 tablespoons oil

directions

Scrub clams thoroughly and discard any that are not live - hardshell clams close their shells when tapped if they are live.
Place clams on grill over hot coals.
In a small skillet combine garlic, oregano, parsley, bread crumbs and oil; stir together to form a crumbly mixture and heat at the edge of the grill while clams are roasting.
When clam shells open, after about 5 minutes, lift off the top shells using mitts to protect your hands; drop a spoonful of the herbed crumbs on each clam and heat a minute or two.
Serve at once.