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Grilled Clam Dip

Grilled Clam Dip
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Thick, savory, creamy, and irresistibly dippable, grilled clam dip gives you the classic flavors of this retro recipe with the additional ingredient of smoke. 

  • Author: Nicole Stover
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 24 littleneck clams, about 1 cup
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon brine from grilled clams

Instructions

  1. Clean your clams. Allow your cream cheese to come to room temperature.
  2. Prepare your grill for direct grilling.
  3. Place the clams and green onions on the grill. Allow the green onions to slightly char, 4-5 minutes.
  4. Let the clams grill until they pop open. As soon as they open carefully transfer them to a bowl to collect their brine. 
  5. Finely chop the green onions, saving a few for garnish.
  6. Remove the clams from their shells and give them a rough chop.
  7. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl including one tablespoon of the brine from the clams. Mix to combine.
  8. Allow to chill for at least an hour.
  9. Garnish with reserved green onions and serve with your favorite dippers.

Notes

Canned clams can also be used in this recipe. A 6.5 oz can will equal the 2 dozen littleneck clams. Make sure to reserve one tablespoon of the brine before draining. In addition, middleneck clams can also be grilled for this recipe. Feel free to use two dozen for even more clam flavor. 

Find it online: https://beachgirlgrills.com/grilled-clam-dip/