Cuisine at home

SHELL GAME

The ultimate summer meal begins (and ends!) with grilled shellfish, yielding sweet and smoky flavor. Throw your favorite shellfish on the grates tonight.

LET US COUNT THE MANY WAYS (or reasons) grilling shellfish is a good idea. Whether you’re talking mussels, scallops, clams, or lobster, it’s as simple as can be. And while these recipes are geared for two, you can easily scale them up because this is a great way to feed a crowd. But the main reason is flavor. Need we say more?!

Mussels, sometimes called the poor man’s oyster, aren’t to be overlooked, especially tossed in this Cajun-spiced beer sauce. The only thing you’ll want is some crusty bread for sopping up every last drop. But remember, mussels (and) and be sure to toss any that don’t open after grilling.

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