Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to preparing a delectable Instant Pot clambake. This New England classic, traditionally cooked over an open fire, is now made accessible in your kitchen with the convenience of a pressure cooker. Experience the essence of the seaside as we present three irresistible variations of this seafood extravaganza. Dive into the classic Clambake with its medley of clams, mussels, lobster, corn on the cob, and potatoes, all infused with the aromatic flavors of Old Bay seasoning, lemon, and garlic. Embark on a spicy adventure with the Cajun Clambake, where bold flavors take center stage, thanks to a zesty blend of Cajun spices and succulent shrimp. For a delightful vegetarian twist, immerse yourself in the flavors of the Veggie Clambake, where an array of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and zucchini, mingle harmoniously with fragrant herbs and a hint of white wine. Prepare to relish the taste of the coast with our Instant Pot clambake recipes, promising a culinary adventure you won't soon forget.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
KITCHEN CLAMBAKE
Steps:
- Slice the kielbasa diagonally into 1-inch thick slices. Set aside. Saute the onions and leeks in the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed 16 to 20 quart stockpot over medium heat for 15 minutes, until the onions start to brown.
- Layer the ingredients on top of the onions in the stockpot in this order: first the potatoes, salt, and pepper; then the kielbasa, little neck clams, steamer clams, mussels, shrimp, and lobsters. Pour in the white wine. Cover the pot tightly and cook over medium-high heat until steam just begins to escape from the lid, about 15 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and cook another 15 minutes. The clambake should be done. Test to be sure the potatoes are tender, the lobsters are cooked, and the clams and mussels are open. Remove the lobsters to a wooden board, cut them up, and crack the claws. With large slotted spoons, remove the seafood, potatoes, and sausages to a large bowl and top with the lobsters. Season the broth in the pot to taste, and ladle over the seafood, being very careful to avoid any sand in the bottom.
CLAM BAKE
This is the most fun you can have with your seafood. It started with the idea of a fun get-together clam bake then took off with a life of its own. This recipe is a general guide. Have fun, mix and match your favorite seafood. I would ask your fish monger what is fresh, and then decide what seafood to add. I've even added a whole octopus before. Serve with a nice white wine, turn on some music and have fun. Great outdoor meal.
Provided by DENISEK1
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place a potatoes in a layer in the bottom of a large pot. Cover with a layer of clams, then mussels, and finally the shrimp. Pour in the vermouth and enough chicken broth to fill the pot halfway. You may not need all of the broth, depending on the size of your pot. Cut a half cup of the butter into cubes and place on top of the seafood. Cover with a lid, and seal tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, and carefully remove the foil and lid. Remove the seafood and potatoes from the liquid and serve on a large platter, family-style.
- Melt 1/2 cup of reserved butter, and divide into 4 individual dishes for dipping. Serve with French bread and remaining softened butter for the bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1383.3 calories, Carbohydrate 137.4 g, Cholesterol 294.4 mg, Fat 74.1 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 41.6 g, SaturatedFat 44.7 g, Sodium 3133 mg, Sugar 10.8 g
INSTANT POT® CLAM CHOWDER
New England-style clam chowder is easy to make and is wonderful on those cold, chilly days. Serve with lots of crusty bread to soak up the last dredges in the bowl. I've chosen not to add any additional salt as the sodium content varies considerably between brands of clams. Taste and add salt at the end, if necessary.
Provided by Bren
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Clam Chowder Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain clams into a colander set over a measuring cup. Reserve clam juice (there should be just over 2 cups liquid).
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Cook bacon until fat has rendered and bacon is crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.
- Remove and discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease. Cook onion and celery in the bacon grease until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour 1/4 cup clam juice into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Mix in potatoes, carrots, pepper, thyme, and remaining clam juice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Remove 3/4 cup of the potatoes and mash with a fork. Return the mashed potatoes to the pot and stir. Turn on Saute mode. Add clams and half-and-half to the pot and cook until heated through but not boiling. Ladle into bowls and top with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 76.2 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 403.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
INSTANT POT CLAM CHOWDER
Clam chowder is especially tasty when it's served with a sprinkle of fresh thyme, bacon crumbles and crispy oyster crackers on top. If you like your chowder on the thick side, add another tablespoon of flour after it is done in the pressure cooker. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place first 10 ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Drain and reserve liquid from clams; add the liquid to pressure cooker and set clams aside. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Quick-release pressure., Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Mix flour and cream until smooth; stir into soup. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes. Stir in clams; heat through. Serve with bacon and, if desired, crackers and fresh thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
ONE POT CLAM BAKE
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Potato Steam Dinner Seafood Clam Lobster Mussel White Wine Summer Birthday Family Reunion Healthy Engagement Party Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place a steamer basket in 30-quart pot. Add wine and 12 cups water; cover and bring to a boil. Add potatoes; cover and cook 5 minutes. Add lobsters and eggs; cover and cook 10 minutes. Gently nestle corn and next 6 ingredients (and littlenecks, if using) in pot. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Add Manila clams or steamers (if using), cover, and cook 10 minutes. Add mussels, cover, and cook until shellfish open, about 5 minutes (discard any that do not open). Peel 1 egg and cut in half. If it's hard-boiled, lobsters are ready.
- Using a slotted spoon and tongs, transfer clambake to a very large platter or a table covered with newspaper. Sprinkle with spice mix. Pour broth from pot into small bowls, leaving any sediment behind. Serve clambake with broth and melted butter.
NEW ENGLAND CLAMBAKE, INSTANT POT
This is everything a New England clambake is supposed to be. Complete with seaweed.
Provided by Anna Stockel
Categories Clams Healthy oceans Instant Pot Mediterranean Diet Seafood
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the water, wine, Old Bay, celery, parsley, thyme, peppercorns, and 2 tablespoons butter in the Instant Pot.
- Insert the steamer basket.
- Press "Sauté" and "More" on the Instant Pot and bring to a boil.
- Add the garlic, onions, potatoes, and sausage to the steamer basket, cover with the glass lid, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Layer some dried seaweed on top of the vegetables and add the corn.
- Place the clams on top. Cover and continue to cook until clams open.
- Carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot.
- Pour the contents of the steamer basket onto a large platter and add broth from the pot, discarding any unopened clams. Sprinkle Old Bay over.
- Serve right away with crusty sourdough or garlic bread, melted butter, and lemon halves.
Nutrition Facts :
ONE POT CLAMBAKE
I have varied her recipe slightly, but credit for this goes to MS! This casual meal is a regular hit at our house! Vary the amount of seafood to feed any size gathering. Can be made outside in a turkey fryer pot for a really huge crowd!!
Provided by Judi Caston
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 1 Clambake
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a very large stock or pasta pot, sauté onions in olive oil until light brown, add garlic and pepper flakes, green pepper and salt, sauté a few minutes longer.
- Add wine and reduce by half, add stock.
- Add potatoes and sausage, cook 10 minutes, until almost cooked through; add corn and herbs.
- Add seafood last, starting with items that take the longest to cook, shrimp should go into the pot last, cover pot tightly with lid after each seafood addition.
- Serve immediately from the pot, to retain the heat, large pasta dishes work best.
- Serve with plenty of hearty crusty bread, for mopping up the "soup".
CLAMBAKE IN A POT
Make and share this Clambake in a Pot recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the meat in the bottom of a very large pot, like a lobster pot.
- Add in the clams and mussels, then the potatoes.
- Top with the lobster and corn; add in ½ cup water.
- Cover and turn the heat to high; cook, shaking the pot a little every few minutes, for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and carefully (there is danger of scalding) check one of the potatoes to see whether it is done.
- If not, recover and cook another 10 minutes or so.
- Put the corn, meat, lobsters on one or more platters; put the clams/mussels in a large bowl and ladle some of the cooking juices over them.
- Serve, if you like, with melted butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1475.7, Fat 56.4, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 706, Sodium 5468, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 7.7, Protein 166.5
Tips:
- **Choose fresh clams:** Fresh clams are essential for a delicious clambake. Look for clams that are closed tightly and have no cracks or chips in their shells. - **Cook the clams thoroughly:** Clams must be cooked thoroughly to ensure they are safe to eat. Cook them until they open up, and discard any clams that do not open. - **Use a variety of vegetables:** A variety of vegetables will add color and flavor to your clambake. Some good choices include potatoes, corn on the cob, carrots, and celery. - **Season the clambake well:** Don't be afraid to season your clambake well. Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste. - **Serve the clambake with drawn butter:** Drawn butter is the perfect accompaniment to a clambake. It adds richness and flavor to the clams and vegetables.Conclusion:
An instant pot clambake is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer gathering. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a classic New England clambake in the comfort of your own home. So next time you're looking for a seafood feast, give this instant pot clambake a try!
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