Broiled Clams

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium bowl, combine the butter, cracker crumbs, herbs, egg yolk, garlic and Tabasco.
2. 2
   Scrape the butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap and roll it into a 12-inch log.
3. 3
   Refrigerate until firm.
4. 4
   Preheat the broiler.
5. 5
   Spread rock salt on a large rimmed baking sheet and set the clams on the salt.
6. 6
   Top each clam with a 1/8-inch-thick slice of the herb butter and broil the clams 8 inches from the heat for about 10 minutes, shifting the pan as necessary, until the clams are deep golden and bubbling.
7. 7
   Serve at once.