Grill & smoke
Cedar-Plank Clams
Northwest icon technique, clam application
- 25 min
- Easy
- Serves 3
Ingredients
- 10 razor clams
- 1 cedar plank, soaked 1 hour
- Olive oil, lemon, dill
- Cracked pepper
Method
- Soak the plank; heat the grill to medium-high.
- Oil the clams, lay on the plank with lemon slices.
- Plank on the grill, lid down, 6–8 minutes — clams cook in the fragrant steam.
- They are done when just firm.
- Dill and pepper over the top; serve on the plank.
Tip. The plank should smolder at the edges, not flame — keep a spray bottle handy.
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