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Clambake

Cultural Context

Clambakes have their roots in Native American cooking traditions, where shellfish and vegetables were cooked in pits lined with hot stones. This communal meal is often associated with summer gatherings, especially along the New England coast. Today, clambakes are a popular way to celebrate special occasions, bringing friends and family together to enjoy fresh seafood and local produce in a festive atmosphere.

AmericanUSmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs clams
1 lb lobster
4 ears corn on the cob
2 lbs potatoes
1 lb shrimp
1 lb crab legs
1 lb mussels
1 cup clam juice
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup parsley
1 tablespoon Mrs Dash Italian Melody
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

lobster

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: crab

Shrimp offers a similar seafood flavor at a lower cost.

seaweed

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach provides a nutritious alternative with a different texture.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without the alcohol, while vinegar provides acidity.

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: hot dogs

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while hot dogs are more affordable.

1

Wash the clams with a wet paper towel to clean them.

2

Salt the clams and set them aside.

3

In a pot, melt some butter and add four cloves of garlic to bloom.

4

Add shrimp shells to the pot to intensify flavor.

5

Season the mixture with about a tablespoon of Mrs Dash Italian Melody and a little Old Bay seasoning.

6

Add clam juice for more liquid and then add corn to the pot.

7

Cover the pot and let the corn cook for a few minutes.

8

Add three-quarters cooked potatoes to the pot along with more liquid from potato water.

9

Cover the pot again and let it cook for another three minutes.

10

Check the doneness of the potatoes and corn, then add the seafood: clams, mussels, and shrimp.

11

Ensure the shrimp are placed closer to the bottom for steaming.

12

Cover the pot and cook for a few more minutes until the seafood is done.

13

Plate the seafood and broth, adding more broth on top if desired.

14

Garnish with Old Bay seasoning and parsley.

Cooking Techniques

steaminglayering

Equipment Needed

large potsteamertongsserving platter

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

clam bakeclam bake party

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