Name: Clam Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Red potatoes, scrubbed - 8 medium; Clams in shell, scrubbed - 1 pound; Mussels, cleaned and debearded - 1 pound; Unpeeled large shrimp - ½ pound; Chicken broth - 1 (48 fluid ounce) can; Dry vermouth (Optional) - ¼ cup; Butter, divided - 1 ½ cups; French bread - 1 loaf

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Clam Bake

1. Red potatoes, scrubbed - 8 medium

2. Clams in shell, scrubbed - 1 pound

3. Mussels, cleaned and debearded - 1 pound

4. Unpeeled large shrimp - ½ pound

5. Chicken broth - 1 (48 fluid ounce) can

6. Dry vermouth (Optional) - ¼ cup

7. Butter, divided - 1 ½ cups

8. French bread - 1 loaf

How to cook deliciously - Clam Bake

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.