4 doz. soft or hard shell clams, scrubbed
Melted butter
Lemon wedges
Hot pepper sauce

1. Prepare a barbecue grill. Arrange the clams on a rack. Cook just until the shells open, about 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Serve the clams in the shells, with bowls of hot clam juice, melted butter, lemon, and hot pepper sauce. Serves 4-8.