Maine Lobster Bake With Old Bay Compound Butter

Name: Maine Lobster Bake With Old Bay Compound Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Lobster Bake; 6 lobster; 6 ears of fresh corn (husks removed and put aside), cut in half; 4 pounds small, whole red potatoes; 6 chorizo sausages; 3 pounds little neck clams; 1 dozen raw eggs; 1 bottle dry white wine or 2 cans of beer; 8 pounds seaweed (optional); loaf of grilled, crusty bread for serving; For the Old Bay Compound Butter; 2 unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press; 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning; juice from 1/4 lemon

Servings: persons

For the Lobster Bake
6 lobster
6 ears of fresh corn (husks removed and put aside), cut in half
4 pounds small, whole red potatoes
6 chorizo sausages
3 pounds little neck clams
1 dozen raw eggs
1 bottle dry white wine or 2 cans of beer
8 pounds seaweed (optional)
loaf of grilled, crusty bread for serving
For the Old Bay Compound Butter
2 unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press
2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
juice from 1/4 lemon

1
Start a fire in a fire pit with hardwood. Let it burn for about an hour, feeding the fire, until it gets very hot and coals/embers burn white.
2
In an 6 or 8 gallon pot, line the bottom with a generous amount (roughly 4 pounds) of seaweed or half of the corn husks to prevent the lobster from burning.
3
Layer lobster, corn, potatoes, sausages, clams, and eggs (in that order) in the pot. Pour in beer or wine (whichever using). Cover with remaining corn husks or seaweed.
4
Cover pot and place directly on coals or on a grate that hovers closely over the flame. Let steam for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, dump contents of pot on a table covered with newspaper and dig in.
5
Note: After about 15 minutes or so, you may want to give the top corn husks/seaweed a squirt of water. I used a standard spray bottle and sprayed a little moisture in twice throughout to ensure everything didn't get too dry, but being careful not to leave the top off to let all the moisture evaporate.
6
On a cutting board, pour Old Bay Seasoning over the pressed garlic. Then add the juice from 1/4 of a lemon. Run the side of a large chef's knife over the mixture repeatedly until a paste forms. Add butter to the garlic-Old Bay mixture and cut the ingredients into each other by using the back of your knife or a fork. When smooth and creamy, transfer butter to a jar or from into a log and wrap in parchment if feeling fancy.

862

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: For the Lobster Bake, 6 lobster, 6 ears of fresh corn (husks removed and put aside), cut in half, 4 pounds small, whole red potatoes, and more.

Yes, Maine Lobster Bake With Old Bay Compound Butter 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!