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Easy Clambake

Clambake - the best clambake recipe with clams and shellfish cooked on a stove top using a skillet. Traditional clambake made easy for summer parties.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: Seafood
Keyword: Clambake
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 lb (250g) shell-on and deveined shrimp
  • 1/2 lb (250g) clams
  • 1/2 lb (250g) mussels, scrubbed and breaded
  • 8 oz (230g) small red potatoes
  • 1 ear fresh corn shucked and cut into 4 pieces
  • 1/4 cup beer or white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 3 dashes ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
  • melted butter for dipping
  • lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Par-boil the potatoes and corns until they are cooked. Drained and set aside.
  • Heat up a cast-iron skillet on stovetop. Add the melted butter and saute the garlic. Add the shrimp, clams, mussels, red potatoes and corns.
  • Add the beer or white wine, Cajun seasoning and ground black pepper. Turn the heat to low, cover the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes, or until all the shellfish are cooked.
  • Add the parsley, stir to combine well. Serve the clambake immediately with melted butter and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 3people | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 789mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g