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Grilled Clam Bake
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 8
You can do your own clam bake right in your own backyard!
Ingredients:
16 fresh little neck clams, cleaned
9 frozen cob corn, each cut in half
8 medium red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 bay leaves
3 pounds crab claws and legs
1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
french bread, if desired
Directions:
1. Heat gas grill to medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white. Layer all ingredients in order listed except crab, butter and bread in 16 1/2 x 12 x 2 1/2-inch disposable aluminum roasting pan.
2. Cover; place pan on grill. Grill 15 minutes. Add crab; continue cooking, covered, until potatoes are tender (20 to 30 minutes). Remove bay leaves. Stir in butter. Serve immediately with crusty French bread, if desired.
3. *Substitute 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves.
4. **Substitute 3 pounds King crab legs or 4 to 6 small whole lobsters. Add with clams at beginning of preparation.
5. Oven Directions: Heat oven to 400°F. Prepare ingredients as directed above. Bake in covered roasting pan, following directions above, until potatoes are tender (60 to 75 minutes).
By RecipeOfHealth.com