Beer Clam Bake Recipe

Name: Beer Clam Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup good olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds small red potatoes; 3 ears of corn, husked and halved; 1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced 1 inch thick; 1 dozen Manila clams, scrubbed; 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded; 1 pound jumbo shell-on shrimp; Two 12-ounce bottles pale ale beer; 6 fresh thyme sprigs; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 cup good olive oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds small red potatoes
3 ears of corn, husked and halved
1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced 1 inch thick
1 dozen Manila clams, scrubbed
1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
1 pound jumbo shell-on shrimp
Two 12-ounce bottles pale ale beer
6 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

1
Heat the oil in a heavy-bottom 8-quart stockpot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions and cook until slightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
In layers, add the salt, pepper, potatoes, corn, sausage, clams, mussels and shrimp.
4
Add the beer and thyme.
5
Cover and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes.
6
Lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender and the clams and mussels are all open, about 20 minutes more.
7
Transfer to a large platter, sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

650

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup good olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, sliced, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Beer Clam Bake falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beer Clam Bake

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