Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/16 checked
8
servings
8 unit

frozen cob corn

cut in half

8 unit

red potatoes

cut into 1-inch pieces

2 unit

onions

cut into 2-inch pieces

16 unit

fresh little neck clams

cleaned

0.25 cup

fresh basil leaves

chopped

1 cup

fresh parsley

chopped

1 cup

dry white wine

0.5 cup

olive oil

1 tsp

coarse ground pepper

0.5 tsp

salt

2 tsp

fresh garlic

finely chopped

1 tsp

hot pepper sauce

3 unit

bay leaves

3 unit

crab claws and legs

0.25 cup

Land O Lakes Butter

cut into pieces

1 unit

French bread

Step 1
~6 min

Heat gas grill to medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.

Step 2
~6 min

In a 16 1/2x12x2 1/2-inch disposable aluminum roasting pan, layer frozen cob corn (cut in half), red potatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces), and onions (cut into 2-inch pieces).

Step 3
~6 min

Add fresh little neck clams (cleaned), chopped fresh basil leaves, chopped fresh parsley, dry white wine or chicken broth, olive or vegetable oil, coarse ground pepper, salt, finely chopped fresh garlic, hot pepper sauce, and bay leaves.

Step 4
~6 min

Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 5
~6 min

Place the covered pan onto the grill.

Step 6
~6 min

Grill for 30 minutes.

Step 7
~6 min

Add crab claws and legs to the pan.

Step 8
~6 min

Continue cooking, covered, for another 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the clams have opened.

Step 9
~6 min

Remove the bay leaves.

Step 10
~6 min

Stir in Land O Lakes Butter (cut into pieces).

Step 11
~6 min

Serve immediately with crusty French bread, if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Soak clams in cold, salted water for 20 minutes before cooking to remove sand.

Ensure the aluminum foil is tightly sealed to trap steam.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Ingredients can be prepped in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with lemon wedges.

Offer melted butter for dipping.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Cornbread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

New England

Cultural Significance

Traditional seafood boil

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer cookouts
Beach parties

Occasion Tags

Summer
Cookout
Party

Popularity Score

70/100

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