Garlic and Herb Butter Grilled Clams

Preheat the grill to its highest setting.

Place the clams in a large saucepan over a high heat. Remove them from the pot as soon as they open. You want them more raw than cooked at this point. 

Herb butter: Put all the ingredients, except the Parmesan, in a food processor and process until smooth and bright green. Season. 

To cook: Gently prise the meat from each shell then place it in one half shell. Place the half shells on a baking tray and top each one with a dollop of herb butter.

Add a grating of Parmesan and place under the grill for a couple of minutes or until the butter is golden and bubbling and the clams are just cooked. Serve with plenty of crusty bread for mopping up the delicious juices.