Clam Bake Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Clam Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Small bottle of liquid crab boil; 4 yellow onions, quartered, about 1 pound; 3 heads of garlic, halved; 1 bouquet garni; Salt and pepper; 4 ears of fresh sweet corn, cut into thirds; 1 1/2 pounds new red potatoes; 1/2 pound hot dogs; 1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch links; 4 pounds steamer clams, scrubbed; 1 cup melted butter; 1 loaf of crusty bread

Servings: persons

Small bottle of liquid crab boil
4 yellow onions, quartered, about 1 pound
3 heads of garlic, halved
1 bouquet garni
Salt and pepper
4 ears of fresh sweet corn, cut into thirds
1 1/2 pounds new red potatoes
1/2 pound hot dogs
1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch links
4 pounds steamer clams, scrubbed
1 cup melted butter
1 loaf of crusty bread

1
Fill a large 3 to 4 gallon stock pot fitted with a strainer insert, with enough water to fill the pot two-thirds full.
2
Add crab boil to taste, onions, garlic, and bouquet garni.
3
Season the water with salt and pepper.
4
Add the sweet corn and potatoes.
5
Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
6
Add the hot dogs and sausage.
7
Simmer for about 8 minutes, covered, or until the potatoes are almost fork tender.
8
Add the clams, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the shells open.
9
Discard any clams that do not open.
10
Remove the strainer insert from the pan and drain the boil.
11
Serve the clam boil on paper bags or newspapers.
12
Serve the boil with melted butter and crusty bread

1549

kcal

Calories

Fat

254

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Small bottle of liquid crab boil, 4 yellow onions, quartered, about 1 pound, 3 heads of garlic, halved, 1 bouquet garni, 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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