A Fun And Easy Clambake At Home

by Shannon Linnen on September 26, 2008

by Shannon Linnen

The best way to have a blast this summer is to have your family and friends over for dinner. A clambake would be a great idea – cool outdoor atmosphere, seafood cooked over a fire, exotic drinks, bright decorations, and beach music, sounds fantastic, huh?

But what happens when the weather is not good for outdoor partying? Would your plans of a great clambake be useless? Actually, no, because you can still have your clambake feast indoors! Yes, a clambake at home. It’s just the perfect, fun, simple and healthy way to entertain your guests.

Instead of having the same old clambake, think of having a super deluxe clambake which will surely make your guests happy as it comprises a variety of foods. Just buy some fresh shellfish, clams, live lobster, mussels, shrimp and if you want, some crabs. You can also consider having clam chowder or lobster bisque with corn on the cob and some roasted potatoes.

Aside from the food for your super deluxe clambake at home party, you will also want to purchase bibs for your guests, claw crackers, table napkins, and a good supply of wet towlettes. Eating seafood can get pretty messy, so better be ready.

A truly authentic method of preparing a clambake is through an open fire in a pit along the coast. So how would you cook the clambake indoors? It’s pretty easy, for your super deluxe clambake at home, all the cooking will be done using indoor stove tops.

The only special equipment you need to complete the cooking is a stock pot. These are available in different sizes and some come with a steamer rack and basket. They can be found in many cooking supply shops and on the Internet stores. While looking for your stock pot on the Internet, why don’t you run an additional search for an indoor clambake recipe that sounds good?

To make planning and preparing for your clambake party even easier, there are many super deluxe clambake kits available. They can easily be found by searching the many Internet shops. Many of the kits contain everything you need, including wet naps, cloth napkins, and claw crackers, in addition to the seafood itself. All you’ll need to shop for are the fresh vegetables and you’ll be all set for the most popular clambake party of the season.

Though having a clambake at home is not the typical and traditional clambake event that we know and love, it doesn’t mean right away that your party is going to be boring. Just make sure that you use your creativity, be a good host, and your guests will be assured of great food and entertainment.

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