East Coast Clam Bake Foil Packets (Printable)

Clams, shrimp, corn, potatoes, and tomatoes steam in foil with herbs and butter for easy grilling or baking.

# Components:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound littleneck clams, scrubbed clean
02 - 8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 2 ears corn, cut into 2-inch pieces
05 - 1/2 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered
06 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

→ Aromatics & Herbs

07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 lemon, sliced
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Fats & Liquids

13 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
14 - 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth

# Method:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 425°F.
02 - Lay out four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each approximately 16 inches long.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, toss baby Yukon gold potatoes with 1 tablespoon melted butter, kosher salt, and black pepper. Microwave potatoes for 3 minutes to begin softening.
04 - Divide par-cooked potatoes, corn pieces, cherry tomatoes, red onion, littleneck clams, and shrimp evenly among the foil sheets.
05 - Sprinkle each portion with minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and chopped parsley. Top with lemon slices. Drizzle each packet with the remaining melted butter and about 2 tablespoons of white wine or chicken broth.
06 - Fold the foil over the ingredients and tightly crimp the edges to seal the contents within each packet.
07 - Place the sealed packets on the preheated grill or onto a baking sheet in the oven. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until clams have opened, shrimp are opaque, and potatoes are fork-tender.
08 - Carefully open each packet, being cautious of escaping steam. Discard any clams that have not opened. Garnish with extra chopped parsley and serve with additional lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Makes cleanup a breeze with zero pots to wash
  • Packed with sweet seafood and peak summer veggies
  • Ready in under an hour including prep
  • Customizable for land or sea lovers
  • Cooking in foil infuses everything with buttery broth flavor
02 -
  • Great source of protein and summer veggies
  • No pots to scrub just toss the foil after eating
  • Foil packets steam the seafood and veggies for juicy results
03 -
  • Do not skip the quick microwave for potatoes it is the secret for creamy soft bites that are never undercooked
  • Always use thick foil so the packets do not split and spill on the grill
  • Set out bowls for shells and extra lemon so everyone can dig in and customize their own meal at the table

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