STOVETOP CLAMBAKE

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This stovetop clambake is the best. There is NO LOBSTER in this one, even though I live in Maine.

Provided by Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 bottle beer, such as pale ale or pilsner
2 c chicken stock
6 shallots, cut in half
6 garlic cloves, crushed or left whole
3 sprig(s) thyme
2 large bay leaves
1-2 tsp old bay seasoning
salt and freshly bround pepper, to taste
1 lb mini potatoes
2 smoked chorizo sausages or kielbasa, cut into thirds
4 corn on the cob, cut into thirds
1 lb little necks or manilla clams
1/2 lb mussels if desired
1 lb large shrimp, peeled, tail on, deveined
2 lemons, cut in half
parsley, chopped for serving
lemon wedges for serving
SEAFOOD SAUCE (IF DESIRED) MIX ALL TOGETHER
1/2 c ketchup
1/2 c chili sauce
1/2 c horseradish sauce
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
hot sauce to taste
juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon

Steps:

  • 1. Add to large pot, beer, chicken stock, shallots, garlic, thyme, bay leaves and old bay seasoning. Bring to a boil.
  • 2. When mixture starts to boil, add potatoes and sausages. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until potatoes start to soften slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • 3. Add corn, clams, mussels, shrimp and lemon halves. Cover and let steam until clams and mussels have opened and shrimp start to curl, turn pink and are just cooked through...about 5-10 minutes.
  • 4. With slotted spoon, remove all to serving platter. Finish with lemon wedges and seafood sauce.

Matthew Cook
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This is my new go-to recipe for clam bakes. It's easy to make and always a hit with my guests.


hay Zhed
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I love the combination of seafood and vegetables in this dish. It's a healthy and satisfying meal.


demesi Tolla
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Chi Hegdekar
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I've never made a clam bake before, but this recipe made it easy. It was a great way to try something new.


Gilberto Aviles
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The clams were tender and the broth was amazing.


Sitiveni Nakaca
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I loved this recipe. The sauce was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Rana Haris
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This clam bake is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I added some shrimp and lobster to mine and it was delicious.


Abdul Muhammad
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Tahir Anjum
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This recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh seafood. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Tamy
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I've made this clam bake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mussels are my favorite part.


kelly Ann brooks
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This clam bake was a hit at my last dinner party! The clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and delicious.