Garlic butter clams

INGREDIENTS
500 g clams/pipis cleaned (1 lb)
75 g salted butter 5 tbsp
4 garlic cloves crushed
2 chillies finely sliced
1/2 lemon
1 tbsp fresh parsley finely diced
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large saucepan on a medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and chili and cook for 3 – 4 minutes or until the garlic is soft and fragrant. Stir frequently. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the sauce and stir through.
Add the clams to the pan and stir through the sauce. Pop the lid on and increase the heat to high. Cook for 5 minutes or until the clams shells have opened. Shake the pan to encourage them to open.
Take the lid off and sprinkle the fresh parsley all over. Serve immediately with some fresh bread.