Stove-Top Clambake Recipe

Name: Stove-Top Clambake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sea salt; 2 lbs fresh seaweed; 2 (1 1/2 lb) live lobsters; 4 ears corn; 2 fresh pork sausage links; 6 small new fingerling potatoes; 1 lb clam; 3 lemons; hot sauce, for serving; lobster cracker, for serving; use Three Compound Butters recipe to make butter, for dipping

Servings: persons

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Into a large pot or large kettle, pour about 3 to 4 inches of water. Add the salt, and a few handfuls of seaweed to come quarter way up the pot.* Nestle the lobsters on top of the seaweed. Layer the corn, sausages and potatoes and then the clams on top, and cover with a lid or tin foil.
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Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, and then turn down to medium, and steam the 'clambake' for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until the clam shells have opened wide and the lobster has turned bright red. Scoop out all the pieces onto a serving platter, cut the lobster tail from midway through to the end and open up for ease of eating with your hands!
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Serve with bottled hot sauce, lobster crackers and a pot of warm compound butter for dipping and slurping.
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Cook's Note:
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*The seaweed will act as the steaming bed. If you can't find seaweed, you can make a steaming bed with rocks.

289

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup sea salt, 2 lbs fresh seaweed, 2 (1 1/2 lb) live lobsters, 4 ears corn, and more.

Yes, Stove-Top Clambake 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.

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Stove-Top Clambake

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