Grilled Clams, Mussels, or Oysters with Spicy Lemon Butter

Name: Grilled Clams, Mussels, or Oysters with Spicy Lemon Butter
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick), unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon, hot sauce; 1 teaspoon, juice from 1 lemon; 1/4 teaspoon, salt; 1 recipe, Charcoal-Grilled or Gas-Grilled Clams, Mussels, or Oysters (related) (without the lemon wedges, hot sauce, or salsa)

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Fish & Seafood

Many cleaning methods recommended for these shellfish wash away most of their lingering sand—and all of their flavor. Is there a way to minimize their grit without sacrificing their pure, meaty taste?

SERVES 4 to 6

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