Ultimate Clam Bake Recipe

Name: Ultimate Clam Bake Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 5 mins
Ingredients: 8 medium red potatoes, scrubbed; 1 pound clams in shell, scrubbed; 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded; 0.5 pound unpeeled large shrimp; 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth; 0.25 cup dry vermouth; 1.5 cups butter, divided; 1 loaf French bread

A clam bake is the ultimate seafood adventure! This recipe serves as a flexible blueprint—mix and match your preferred seafood or consult your fishmonger for the freshest catch. I've even included a whole octopus previously. Pair with a crisp white wine for an exceptional outdoor dining experience.

Total time1 hr 5 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time45 mins
Yield6

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Ingredients

8 medium red potatoes, scrubbed
1 pound clams in shell, scrubbed
1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
0.5 pound unpeeled large shrimp
1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
0.25 cup dry vermouth
1.5 cups butter, divided
1 loaf French bread

Instructions

Begin by layering potatoes at the base of a large pot. Follow with layers of clams, then mussels, and finally shrimp. Pour in vermouth and enough chicken broth to reach the halfway point of the pot. The exact amount of broth may vary depending on the pot's size. Dice a half cup of butter into cubes and distribute them over the seafood. Cover the pot with a lid and seal it securely with aluminum foil.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes. Turn off the heat, and carefully remove the foil and lid. Transfer the seafood and potatoes from the liquid to a large platter, serving family-style.
Melt ½ cup of the remaining butter and portion it into 4 individual dipping dishes. Serve the clam bake with crusty bread and the remaining softened butter for spreading.

Nutrition

Calories: 1383 kcal
Fat Content: 74 g
Fiber Content: 10 g
Sugar Content: 11 g
Sodium Content: 3133 mg
Protein Content: 42 g
Cholesterol Content: 294 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 137 g
Saturated Fat Content: 45 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g