Recipes Main Dishes Seafood Main Dishes Clams Clam Bake 4.5 (28) 26 Reviews 9 Photos A clam bake is the most fun you can have with your seafood! This recipe is a general guide — mix and match your favorite seafood or ask your fishmonger for their freshest fish. I've even added a whole octopus before. Serve with a nice white wine for a great outdoor meal. Submitted by DENISEK1 Updated on July 6, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 9 9 9 9 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 8 medium red potatoes, scrubbed 1 pound clams in shell, scrubbed 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded ½ pound unpeeled large shrimp 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth ¼ cup dry vermouth (Optional) 1 ½ cups butter, divided 1 loaf French bread Directions Place a potatoes in a layer in the bottom of a large pot. Cover with a layer of clams, then mussels, and finally the shrimp. Pour in the vermouth and enough chicken broth to fill the pot halfway. You may not need all of the broth, depending on the size of your pot. Cut a half cup of the butter into cubes and place on top of the seafood. Cover with a lid, and seal tightly with aluminum foil. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, and carefully remove the foil and lid. Remove the seafood and potatoes from the liquid and serve on a large platter, family-style. Melt 1/2 cup of reserved butter, and divide into 4 individual dishes for dipping. Serve with French bread and remaining softened butter for the bread. I Made It Print 64 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 1383 Calories 74g Fat 137g Carbs 42g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 1383 % Daily Value * Total Fat 74g 95% Saturated Fat 45g 224% Cholesterol 294mg 98% Sodium 3133mg 136% Total Carbohydrate 137g 50% Dietary Fiber 10g 36% Total Sugars 11g Protein 42g 83% Vitamin C 43mg 48% Calcium 166mg 13% Iron 15mg 86% Potassium 2375mg 51% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.