New England Clam Bake

6 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Clean all seafood thoroughly

   Clean all seafood thoroughly. Scrub the clams and mussels, removing any 'beards' from the mussels. Quarter the onion and smash the garlic cloves.

2. 02

   Add the water, onion, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning

   In a very large stockpot (at least 16-20 quarts), add the water (or beer), onion, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a boil over high heat.

   5 min
3. 03

   Add the potatoes and sliced sausage

   Add the potatoes and sliced sausage to the pot. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

   10 min
4. 04

   Layer the lobsters and corn

   Layer the lobsters and corn on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of Old Bay. Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes.

   11 min
5. 05

   Add the clams and mussels

   Add the clams and mussels to the pot. Cover and steam for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until the shellfish have opened and the lobster is bright red. Discard any shellfish that do not open.

   7 min
6. 06

   Drain the liquid

   Drain the liquid and transfer the clam bake ingredients to a large platter or a newspaper-lined table. Serve immediately with melted butter and lemon wedges.