No dinner says summer quite like a clambake, It is easy to ;put one together at home or take to the beach.
A 5-gallon pot will feed 4 people.
Get yourself a metal pot that’s not too thick.
- Layer 1 lb of red or white potatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks on the bottom of the pot.
- Add 4 -1 1/2 lb lobsters to the pot
- Next add 4 peeled ears of sweet corn -save the husks
- Add a layer of 1lb of steamers, 1lb of shrimp with the shells on , a dozen little neck clams, and a lb of mussels.
- Add a 1/2 lb of butter cut into chunks.
- Next add your herbs, parley basil and a little olive oil blended together.
- Pour a quart of water, beer or wine over the top
- Cook for 45 minutes to an hour
- Using a slotted spoon and tongs, transfer clambake to a very large platter or a table covered with newspaper
