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How to Throw a Kitchen Clambake

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By margorose
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New Englanders are well known for their love of all things having to do with the sea: so it stands to reason that they would have a love of foods that originate in our oceans and tributaries. Clams, lobsters, mussels, shrimp and many other varieties of seafood are available in markets throughout the years. In the off-season when backyards and beaches are not available; clambakes can be held in the kitchen with the help of your oven. Following are instruction on how to throw an indoor clambake that can serve up to twelve (12) guests.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Roll; heavy-duty aluminum foil (large size)
  • Very large covered roasting pan (approx. 15"x18")
  • 36 fresh hard shelled clams, scrubbed under water with brush
  • 2 1/2 lbs. shrimp, cleaned, shelled with tail shell left on
  • 3 lbs. chicken pieces; skin left on
  • 24 small pototoes; skin on, scrubbed and halved
  • 6 medium onions, quartered
  • 12 years corn; shucked and halved
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups cold butter, cut in pieces
  • salt
  • pepper
  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350*

  2. Step 2

    On a large table, lay down two pieces of aluminum foil; fold each piece in half to make double thicknesses and then join two pieces with double fold to seal tightly making a large square

  3. Step 3

    With softened one cup of butter, grease foil being careful not to tear it

  4. Step 4

    Put chicken pieces onto middle of foil followed by potatoes, corn, onions and shrimp, placing clams on top

  5. Step 5

    Season ingredients liberally with salt and pepper or to taste

  6. Step 6

    Dot with two cups of cut up butter

  7. Step 7

    Pull up sides of tin foil and closer over top of ingredients with a double fold sealing all sides

  8. Step 8

    Carefully place package into large roasting pan covering tightly with pan lid or tin foil

  9. Step 9

    Bake for two hours at 350*

  10. Step 10

    Remove pan from oven; before serving check to make sure chicken is thoroughly cooked and that clams are open

Tips & Warnings
  • Serve clambake with cooking juices
  • Serve with homemade or canned New England clam chowder
  • lobster pieces or tails can be added to your clambake
  • Clams still closed after cooking are to be discarded

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