FBD

Clam Bake

AmericanSeafoodEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 bottle liquid crab boil seasoning (small bottle)
  • 4 each yellow onions (about 1 lb), quartered
  • 3 each garlic heads, halved
  • 1 each bouquet garni
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 each ears fresh sweet corn, cut into thirds
  • 1 0.5 lb new red potatoes
  • 0.5 lb hot dogs
  • 1 lb andouille or smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch links
  • 4 lb steamer clams, scrubbed
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 1 loaf crusty bread for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill a large 3 to 4 gallon stock pot (with a strainer insert) two-thirds full with water. Add crab boil, onions, garlic, and bouquet garni. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Add the sweet corn and potatoes. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Add the hot dogs and sausage. Simmer covered for about 8 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost fork-tender.

  4. 4

    Add the clams, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the shells open. Discard any clams that do not open.

  5. 5

    Remove the strainer insert from the pot and drain.

  6. 6

    Serve the clam bake on paper bags or newspapers. Accompany with melted butter and crusty bread.

Tags

american