Pop-Open Barbecue Clams

Directions

1. 1
   Scrub clams under cool running water. Discard any gaping clams that don't close when cleaned.
2. 2
   Place a bowl with clams, a basket with baguette slices, small forks, and napkins alongside barbecue grill. Place butter in a small pan on a cool section of grill.
3. 3
   Have guests set clams on grill over a solid bed of hot coals or high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 2 to 3 seconds); close lid on gas grill.
4. 4
   Cook clams until they pop wide open, 6 to 8 minutes. Pick up clams, using tongs or napkins to protect fingers, drain juices into butter, then pluck clams from shells, dip in butter, and eat.
5. 5
   When all the clams are cooked, dip bread into butter.
6. 6
   Nutrition analysis per 2-clam serving.