Maine Steamed Lobster Bake Recipe
Recipe by: Exmoor House
This traditional Maine Lobster Bake Recipe may be made outside on the grill or inside on the stove. An authentic Maine Lobster Bake is a memorable and festive event. Try this recipe for your next backyard gathering or party.
32 Mins
Serves 4 (serving size: 1 lobster, 1/4 of clams, 1 piece of corn, 2 potatoes, and 4 teaspoons lemon-butter)
Ingredients
- 1 pound steamer clams, scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 8 small red bliss potatoes (about 3/4 pound)
- 2 ears shucked corn, cut in half
- 4 (1-pound) whole live Maine lobsters
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 Lemons quartered
How to Make It
Step 1
Rinse clams under cold running water; place in a large bowl. Cover with cold water; add black pepper. Let stand 30 minutes; drain and rinse. (This helps clean the clams of any grit.)
Step 2
Add water to a large stockpot to a depth of 2 inches; bring to a boil. Add potatoes, lemons and corn; steam, covered, 5 minutes. Add lobsters headfirst, and add clams; steam, covered, 8 to 10 minutes. Discard any unopened clam shells.
Step 3
Combine butter and lemon juice in a small saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until butter melts.
Step 4
Divide lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes among 4 large plates. Ladle broth from bottom of stockpot into a bowl for dipping clams. Serve with melted lemon-butter.
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