Stovetop Clam Bake Recipe

Name: Stovetop Clam Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) bottle pale ale or 1 (12 ounce) bottle pilsner beer; 1 -2 cup chicken stock; 6 shallots, cut in half; 6 garlic cloves; 3 sprigs thyme; 2 large bay leaves; 1 -2 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; salt; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1 lb small potato; 2 chorizo sausage; 4 corn on the cob, cut into thirds; 1 lb littleneck clams; 12 lb mussels; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, tail on, deveined; 2 lemons; fresh parsley, chopped for serving; lemon wedge, for serving; seafood sauce

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) bottle pale ale or 1 (12 ounce) bottle pilsner beer
1 -2 cup chicken stock
6 shallots, cut in half
6 garlic cloves
3 sprigs thyme
2 large bay leaves
1 -2 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 lb small potato
2 chorizo sausage
4 corn on the cob, cut into thirds
1 lb littleneck clams
12 lb mussels
1 lb large shrimp, peeled, tail on, deveined
2 lemons
fresh parsley, chopped for serving
lemon wedge, for serving
seafood sauce

1
Add to large pot or stock pot: beer, chicken stock, shallots, garlic, thyme, bay leaves and old bay seasoning.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
When mixture starts to boil, add potatoes and sausages.
4
Reduce heat to simmer and cook until potatoes start to soften slightly, about 10 minutes.
5
Add corn, clams, mussels, shrimp and lemon halves.
6
Cover and let steam until clams and mussels have opened and shrimp start to curl, turn pink and are just cooked through, about 5 to 10 minutes.
7
With slotted spoon or spider, remove seafood, sausage and veggies to large serving dish or platter.
8
Finish with chopped parsley.
9
Serve with lemon wedges and Seafood Sauce.

569

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) bottle pale ale or 1 (12 ounce) bottle pilsner beer, 1 -2 cup chicken stock, 6 shallots, cut in half, 6 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Stovetop 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.

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Stovetop Clam Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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