GRILLED CLAM BAKE

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With clams and crab legs, this grilled entree looks impressive but is quite easy to prepare on the grill. The addition of corn and potatoes makes it a meal in one.-Lisa Reuter, Hilliard, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

18 fresh littleneck clams
4 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed and cut into thirds
8 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 bay leaves
3 pounds uncooked snow crab legs
1/4 cup butter, cubed
French bread, optional

Steps:

Tap clams; discard any that do not close., In a large disposable roasting pan, layer the clams, corn, potatoes, onions, wine, herbs, oil, garlic, pepper, pepper sauce, salt and bay leaves. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15 minutes., Add crab; cook until potatoes are tender, 25-30 minutes. Discard bay leaves; stir in butter. Serve with bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 33g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein.