New England Lobster Bake
Experience the authentic taste of coastal Maine with this traditional lobster bake featuring fresh lobsters, sweet corn, tender potatoes, and briny clams all steamed together with rockweed seaweed. This one-pot feast creates an unforgettable dining experience that brings family and friends together for a true New England celebration.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
- 6 live lobsters about 1-1.5 lbs each
- 6 ears fresh corn cut in half (husks removed or left on)
- 4 pounds small red potatoes
- 1 yellow onion halved
- 1 pound fresh steamers clams
- Fresh rockweed seaweed enough to cover pot
- Sea salt
- Butter for serving
- Fresh lemons for serving
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with about 2 gallons ocean water or heavily salted water (should taste like seawater).
- Layer half the rockweed seaweed in the bottom of the pot.
- Add potatoes on top of seaweed, cover with lid, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add halved onion, lobsters, and corn on top of potatoes. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add clams during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
- Steam until lobsters are bright red and clams have opened completely.
- Remove all contents from pot and arrange on serving platters.
- Serve immediately with melted butter and fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Fresh rockweed seaweed is crucial for authentic flavor - substitute with kelp if unavailable, but avoid using regular seaweed
Soak clams in clean cold water for 30 minutes before cooking to help remove sand and grit
If using ocean water, verify it's from a clean source; otherwise use 1/4 cup sea salt per gallon of fresh water
Corn husks can be left on for extra flavor and steaminess, but remove silk threads
Potatoes should be uniform in size for even cooking - choose small red or fingerling varieties
Discard any clams that don't open during cooking as they may be unsafe to eat
Have plenty of napkins, bibs, and finger bowls ready for this wonderfully messy meal
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1250mg | Potassium: 1180mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g