Stuffed Clams Roasted in the Coals
- 1 large pismo clams or 2 large cherrystone clams
- 1 tablespoon pico de gallo
- 1 -2 teaspoon white wine
- 1 teaspoon chinese oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon shredded asadero cheese or 1 tablespoon monterey jack cheese
- 1 lime
- Scrub the clam shell thoroughly with cold water and a stiff brush, especially along the hinge area and lip of the shell; do not soak it in water.
- Shuck the clam.
- Carefully remove the sandy "stomach" with a sharp knife and discard.
- Chop the clam meat and replace in the shell along with the pico de gallo, wine, oyster sauce, and cheese.
- Close the shell and wrap tightly with two layers of foil.
- Bury the clam in the coals of a bargecue or fire pit (it could also be cooked in a 400 degree oven or on a gas grill) for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the heat of the fire.
- Open the package and open the clam.
- cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice over the clam.
pismo clams, pico de gallo, white wine, oyster sauce, asadero cheese, lime
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stuffed-clams-roasted-in-the-coals-298333 (may not work)