Clam Bake

This clam bake with flavorful clams, mussels, and shrimp can be made with whatever fresh shellfish you can get for a fun outdoor meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 1383 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, and carefully remove the foil and lid. Remove the seafood and potatoes from the liquid and serve on a large platter, family-style.

Step 2

Layer potatoes in the bottom of a large pot. Cover with a layer of clams, then mussels, and finally shrimp. Pour in vermouth and enough chicken broth to fill the pot halfway. You may not need all of the broth, depending on the size of your pot. Cut a half cup of butter into cubes and place on top of seafood. Cover with a lid, and seal tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Melt ½ cup of the remaining butter, and divide into 4 individual dishes for dipping. Serve clam bake with bread and remaining softened butter for the bread.