Best Clambake In A Pot Recipes

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STOVETOP CLAMBAKE



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Lobster, clams, shrimp, and chorizo star in this classic clambake that cooks indoors on the stovetop in a large stockpot. Adding the ingredients in the right order is the secret to this recipe's success; the ones that take longest to cook go in first-and the whole meal is ready in just over half an hour.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large or 3 medium onions, cut into large wedges
6 garlic cloves
1 bottle pale ale or medium-bodied beer
1 cup water
Fresh seaweed, well rinsed, for layering (optional)
1 1/2 pounds small new potatoes (white, red, or a combination)
1 pound hot dried chorizo, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt
3 lobsters (1 1/2 pounds each)
36 littleneck clams, scrubbed well
4 ears of corn, husked and halved
2 pounds mussels, debearded and scrubbed well
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (about 30), shell-on
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
2 lemons, halved

Steps:

  • Combine onions, garlic, pale ale, and water in a 16-quart stockpot. Cover with a layer of seaweed (or place a steamer basket on top of onions). Add potatoes, chorizo, and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil. Add lobsters; cook over high heat, covered, for 15 minutes. Add clams and corn; cook, covered, for 6 minutes. Add mussels and shrimp; cook, covered, until clams and mussels open and shrimp are cooked through, 4 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove seafood, corn, potatoes, and chorizo using tongs, and transfer to large platters or rimmed baking sheets. Discard seaweed and any unopened clams and mussels. Strain liquid through a sieve into a bowl; add butter, swirling to melt. Squeeze lemons over clambake.

KITCHEN CLAMBAKE



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I wanted to figure out how to re-create a clambake at home without all the stress of cooking on the beach. I sauteed some onions and leeks in a very large stockpot, then layered small new potatoes, spicy sausage, clams, mussels, shrimp and lobsters until the pot was full. I poured in a whole bottle of good white wine and put the pot on the stove to simmer for 30 minutes. With steamed ears of corn, a summer tomato salad and lots of crusty French bread on the side, I had the most delicious clambake to serve my friends. I set the table with lobster crackers, huge bowls for the shells and lots of melted butter. Then we all put on chef's aprons and dug in, and no one had to worry about getting sand in the food!

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds kielbasa
3 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large onions)
2 cups chopped leeks, well cleaned (2 leeks, white parts only)
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 1/2 pounds small potatoes (red or white)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 pound steamer clams, scrubbed
2 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
1 1/2 pounds large (16 to 20 count) shrimp, in the shell
3 lobsters (1 1/2 pounds each)
1 750-ml bottle good dry white wine

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 on 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, littleneck 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 serve immediately in mugs with the clambake.

CLAMBAKE IN A POT



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Categories     Mussel

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 to 1 pound kielbasa (optional)
1/2 to 1 pound good slab bacon in 2 pieces (optional)
3 pounds hardshell clams, washed
3 pounds mussels, well washed and debearded
About 1 pound tiny new potatoes or larger waxy potatoes cut into chunks of less than 1 inch
Two 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pound lobsters
4 ears corn, shucked
Melted butter (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the meat if you're using it in the bottom of a very large pot, like a lobster pot (or divide the ingredients between 2 large pots). Add the clams and mussels, then the potatoes. Top with the lobster and corn and add 1/2 cup of 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 a danger of scalding) check one of the potatoes to see whether it is done. If not, re-cover and cook for another 10 minutes or so.
  • Put the corn, meat, and lobsters on one or more platters. Put the mollusks in a large bowl and ladle some of the cooking juices over them. Serve, if you like, with melted butter.

CLAMBAKE IN A POT



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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

1/2-1 lb kielbasa
1/2-1 lb thick slab bacon, in 2 pieces
3 lbs hard shell clams, washed
3 lbs mussels, well washed and debearded
1 lb tiny new potatoes (or larger waxy potatoes cut into chunks of less than 1 inch)
2 (1 1/2 lb) lobsters
4 ears corn, shucked
melted butter

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

ONE POT CLAM BAKE



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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

1 750 milliliters bottle dry white wine
2 1/2 pounds small new potatoes, about 1 inch in diameter
8 live lobsters, about 1 1/4 pounds each
8 large eggs
8 ears of corn, husked, halved
4 celery stalks, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 pounds spicy smoked sausage (such as linguiça, kielbasa, or andouille), cut into 2 inch pieces
2 lemons, quartered, sliced
1 orange, quartered, sliced
1 head of garlic, cloves separated
1 large bunch thyme
4 pounds littleneck, Manila, or steamer clams, scrubbed
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded
Chile-Thyme Spice Mix
1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted
Special Equipment
You'll need a 30-quart 3-piece steaming pot

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.

ONE-POT CLAM BAKE



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This is the ultimate one-pot meal with shrimp, clams, potatoes and corn. Don't stint on the garlic!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups dry white wine
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 large shallots, quartered and peeled (root end left intact)
1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes
Red-pepper flakes (optional)
6 ears corn, shucked and halved
5 dozen clams, scrubbed
2 lemons, quartered
1 pound shell-on extra-jumbo shrimp (16 to 20)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves

Steps:

  • In a 12-quart stockpot, bring wine and 3/4 cup water to a boil. Add garlic, shallots, potatoes, and 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, if using; cover and cook 8 minutes. Add corn, clams, and lemons; cover and cook until clams have opened, 10 to 12 minutes. Add shrimp in a single layer, cover, turn off heat, and let sit until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 3 minutes.
  • With tongs or a spider, transfer shellfish and vegetables to a serving platter, setting lemons aside; discard any unopened clams. Pour broth into a bowl and whisk in butter, parsley, and oregano. Scrape flesh from half the lemons into broth, discarding skins. Serve shellfish and vegetables with remaining lemons and broth for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

INDOOR CLAMBAKE



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Provided by Jasper White

Categories     Egg     Potato     Steam     Sausage     Clam     Lobster     Mussel     Corn     Summer

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds medium new potatoes, red or white
4 ears corn, husked
2 pounds soft-shelled steamer clams, scrubbed
1 1/2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
1 pound Spanish-style chorizo or linguiça, cut crosswise into 4 pieces (andouille or smoked kielbasa sausage can be substituted)
4 (1 to 1 1/4 pound) live lobsters
5 large eggs
For Cooking
4 large mesh bags (such as onions or citrus fruit come in) or 4 pouches made from several wide layers cheesecloth
Kitchen twine
Large pot (5 or more gallons) with tightly-fitting lid
Rockweed (see Chef's Notes, below) or steamer rack
For Serving
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Old Bay seasoning
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in large saucepan; cover with cold water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook just until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well. Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Into each bag or cheesecloth pouch, put: 2 potatoes, l ear corn, 1/4 of steamers, 1/4 of mussels, 1 piece sausage, 1 lobster, and 1 egg. Gather bags or pouches together and tie closed with kitchen twine.
  • Fill 5-gallon pot with 1 inch of water and add 1 tablespoon salt. Add steamer rack or enough rockweed to keep clambakes elevated. Cover and bring to rolling boil.
  • Gently layer bags in pot. Nestle extra egg in a central position where it's easily retrievable. Cover tightly and steam 15 minutes, maintaining water at full rolling boil. Uncover pot, set aside extra egg, and gently rearrange bags from top to bottom to promote even cooking. Replace egg and re-cover pot.
  • Steam additional 5 minutes, then retrieve extra egg and crack open. If it's hard-cooked, clambakes are done. If egg is not yet cooked, steam bags an additional 5 to 10 minutes. (If you're unsure, untie one bag and test with another egg). When done, lobsters will be completely red. Transfer each bag to large plate and serve immediately.
  • To serve, divide melted butter among 4 small cups and season to taste with salt. Ladle some broth from pot into 4 small bowls. Cut open bags. Discard any steamers or mussels that have not opened and loosely arrange food on plates. Sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning. Place one cup of butter, one dish of broth, and one lemon wedge on each plate. Have bowls for shells and plenty of napkins at the ready.

KITCHEN CLAMBAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds kielbasa
3 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large onions)
2 cups chopped leeks, well cleaned (2 leeks, white parts only)
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 1/2 pounds small potatoes (red or white)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
2 dozen steamer clams, scrubbed
2 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, in the shell
3 (1 1/2 pound) lobsters
2 cups good dry white wine

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.

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