Baked Clams With Garlic Butter

• 24 cherrystone clams
• 6 tablespoons butter Soft
• salt and generous grinding of black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic Finely
• 1 tablespoon shallots Finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons fresh chervil Chopped, or parsley
• 4 tablespoons grated Gruyere Freshly, or Parmesan cheese

1. Preaheat the broiler to high. Open the clams or have them opened, discard the top shell; loosen the clams on the bottom half of the shell.
2. Blend together in bowl the butter, salt, pepper, garlic, shallots and chervil. Do not add too much salt because the clams are salty.
3. Spoon an equal amount of herb butter on top of each clam and smooth it slightly. Arrange clams on baking dish and sprinkle cheese over each clam.
4. Place clams under broiler 5-6 inches from the heat. Broil about 3-4 minutes until hot and golden brown. Do not overcook.

cherrystone clams, butter, salt, garlic, shallots, chervil, freshly

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Baked-Clams-With-Garlic-Butter-1647213 (may not work)