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Easy Clambake

This is an easy way to enjoy a summer clambake without making a huge mess. Discard any mussels or clams that are open before cooking—they should all be shut tight.

Serves 8
Ready in 60 mins
Prep time 20 mins
Cooking time 40 mins
596 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 2 ears fresh corn  
> 1 red onion
> 1/2 lb baby or fingerling potatoes
> 1 lb sweet or spicy Italian sausages
> 2 lobster tails
> 2 lb clams
> 2 lb  mussels
> 1/2 cup lemon juice
> 1/2 cup chopped parsley
> 1 tbsp low-sodium Old Bay seasoning
> 1 (12 oz) bottle light beer
> 1 sourdough boule
> 1/2 cup olive oil

Steps

1
Cut sheets of aluminum foil into 8 even pieces; about 1-footx2-feet each. Create 4 stacks of double sheets of foil.
2
Slice corn into 1-inch rounds and onions into thin wedges. Scrub the potatoes and slice into ½-inch rounds. Slice the sausage into 1-inch pieces.
3
To halve the lobster tails, place on a cutting board with the hard shells facing up. Use a sharp knife to split the shell beginning at the base of the tail. Open the halves and slice through the membrane.
4
On each double sheet of foil evenly divide the potatoes, sausage, corn, onions and seafood. Fold up the edges of the foil to create a pouch. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped parsley and ½ tsp of Old Bay to each package. Divide beer evenly among the pouches and finish each with salt (in moderation).
5
Seal the packages tightly. Transfer them to a hot grill and cook, grill covered, for 25-30 min. The packages are ready when the clams and mussels are open (discard any shellfish that don’t open).
6
Carefully remove packets from grill and set aside. Lightly brush sliced bread with olive oil. Grill, uncovered, until golden brown with grill marks, turning once, about 7-10 min.
7
Serve directly in foil or transfer the contents of each packet to a large serving platter. Serve with grilled bread.

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