Easy Clambake
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
322 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Clambake
Description
The recipe combines a selection of seafood and vegetables characteristic of a traditional clambake but simplifies the process by using a cast-iron skillet. Starting with par-boiled potatoes and corn ensures they are cooked through before joining the mix, where the seasoned melted butter and liquid from beer or wine help steam and flavor the shellfish. The garlic and Cajun seasoning provide a pungent, mildly spicy background, while black pepper adds freshness. The shrimp, clams, and mussels develop a tender, juicy texture as they cook covered. Served immediately, the melted butter allows for dipping, enhancing the seafood’s richness, and lemon wedges cut through with acidity.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tick butter melted and cooled, unsalted
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/2 lb (250g) Shrimp shell-on and deveined
- 1/2 lb (250g) clams
- 1/2 lb (250g) mussels scrubbed and breaded
- 8 oz (230g) red potato small
- 1 ear corn shucked and cut into 4 pieces, fresh
- 1/4 cup beer or white wine
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 3 dashes black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped
- butter for dipping, melted
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Par-boil the potatoes and corn until they are cooked. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet on the stovetop. Add the melted butter and sauté the garlic. Then add the shrimp, clams, mussels, red potatoes, and corn.
- 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 and stir to combine. Serve the clambake immediately with melted butter and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 773mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1731IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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