Clams Combo Boil Recipe
A flavorful boil of clams and spices.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices and Seasoning
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Clams
Place the fresh clams in a bowl of cold water with a bit of salt for about 30 minutes. This helps to remove any sand or grit.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the clams are soaking, wash and chop the potatoes into quarters and cut the corn into halves if desired.
- 3
Slice the Sausage
Cut the andouille sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Mince the Garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
- 5
Prepare the Lemon
Cut the lemon in half and set aside for the boil.
Cooking
- 6
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add the salt, Old Bay seasoning, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes.
- 7
Cook the Potatoes
Once the water is boiling, add the quartered potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes.
- 8
Add the Sausage and Corn
After 10 minutes, add the sliced andouille sausage and corn. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 9
- 10
Steam the Clams
Allow the clams to steam for about 5-7 minutes or until they open up. Discard any clams that do not open.
- 11
Serve
Remove the pot from heat, squeeze the lemon halves over the boil, and stir gently. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
