Martha Stewart Stove Top Clambake Recipe

Dive into a delicious seafood feast with this incredible stovetop clambake! Master the art of layered cooking, ensuring every ingredient is perfectly cooked. The secret? Adding ingredients in the precise order, starting with those needing the longest cooking time. This method results in succulent lobster, juicy clams, and perfectly tender corn, all bathed in a rich, flavorful broth perfect for dipping crusty bread. Get ready for an unforgettable culinary experience!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 1299.5 kcal
Protein 229g
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Ingredients for Martha Stewart Stove Top Clambake

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How to Make Martha Stewart Stove Top Clambake

  1. In a 16-quart stockpot, combine 1 large onion (chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 12 oz pale ale, and 4 cups water.
  2. Add 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (cubed), 8 oz chorizo sausage (sliced), and 1 tablespoon salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
  4. Gently add 2 lbs live lobsters (halved lengthwise).
  5. Cover the pot and cook over high heat for 15 minutes.
  6. Add 2 lbs littleneck clams (scrubbed), and 2 ears of corn (shucked and cut into 3-inch pieces).
  7. Cover and cook for 6 minutes.
  8. Add 1 lb mussels (cleaned and debearded) and 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined).
  9. Cover and cook until clams and mussels open and shrimp are pink and cooked through (4-8 minutes). Discard any unopened clams or mussels.
  10. Using tongs, carefully remove the cooked seafood, corn, potatoes, and chorizo. Transfer to large platters or rimmed baking sheets.
  11. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
  12. Stir in 4 tablespoons of butter, swirling until melted.
  13. Squeeze the juice of 2 lemons over the clambake.
  14. Serve the flavorful broth in individual ramekins alongside the seafood and crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

100 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

91g

Carbs

30g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Martha Stewart Stove Top Clambake?

Martha Stewart Stove Top Clambake takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Martha Stewart Stove Top Clambake?

Martha Stewart Stove Top Clambake has approximately 1299.5 calories per serving, with about 229 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates and 84 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Martha Stewart Stove Top Clambake?

The key ingredients for Martha Stewart Stove Top Clambake are Onions, Garlic Cloves, Pale Ale, Water, New Potatoes, Chorizo Sausage. See the full list with measurements above.

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