Clam Bake Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Clam Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large or 3 medium onions, cut into large wedges; 6 garlic cloves; 1 bottle pale ale or medium-bodied beer; 1 cup water; Fresh seaweed, well rinsed, for layering (optional); 1 1/2 pounds small new potatoes (white, red, or a combination); 1 pound hot dried chorizo, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; Coarse salt; 3 lobsters (1 1/2 pounds each); 36 littleneck clams, scrubbed well; 4 ears of corn, husked and halved; 2 pounds mussels, debearded and scrubbed well; 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (about 30), shell-on; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional); 2 lemons, halved

Servings: persons

2 large or 3 medium onions, cut into large wedges
6 garlic cloves
1 bottle pale ale or medium-bodied beer
1 cup water
Fresh seaweed, well rinsed, for layering (optional)
1 1/2 pounds small new potatoes (white, red, or a combination)
1 pound hot dried chorizo, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt
3 lobsters (1 1/2 pounds each)
36 littleneck clams, scrubbed well
4 ears of corn, husked and halved
2 pounds mussels, debearded and scrubbed well
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (about 30), shell-on
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
2 lemons, halved

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1. Combine onions, garlic, pale ale and water in a 16-quart stockpot. Cover with a layer of seaweed (or place a steamer basket on top of onions). Add potatoes, chorizo and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil. Add lobsters; cook over high heat, covered, for 15 minutes. Add clams and corn; cook, covered, for 6 minutes. Add mussels and shrimp; cook, covered, until clams and mussels open and shrimp are cooked through, 4 to 8 minutes.
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2. Remove seafood, corn, potatoes and chorizo using tongs, and transfer to large platters or rimmed baking sheets. Discard seaweed and any unopened clams and mussels. Strain liquid through a sieve into a bowl; add butter, swirling to melt. Squeeze lemons over clambake.

685

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large or 3 medium onions, cut into large wedges, 6 garlic cloves, 1 bottle pale ale or medium-bodied beer, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, 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.

Clam Bake

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