Description
A traditional New England clam bake featuring fresh clams, lobster, corn, and potatoes, all cooked together for a flavorful and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 dozen Fresh clams
- 2 Lobsters
- 1 pound Small potatoes
- 4 ears Corn on the cob
- 1 pound Seaweed (optional)
- as needed Water
- for serving Butter
- for serving Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot or a clam bake setup with a steamer basket. If using seaweed, soak it in water for about 30 minutes.
- Fill the pot with water, add the seaweed if using, and bring to a boil.
- Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Next, layer the corn on top of the potatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the clams and lobsters to the pot, cover, and steam for about 10-15 minutes, or until the clams have opened and the lobsters are cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Serve the clam bake with melted butter and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Make sure to scrub the clams thoroughly before cooking to remove any sand.
- You can adjust the quantities based on the number of servings needed.
- Feel free to add other seafood like shrimp or mussels for variety.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: New England
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 35
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 30
Keywords: clam bake, New England clam bake, seafood boil, lobster bake, summer seafood