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This Father's Day, treat the anchor in your life to the Nautica Voyage Gift Set available at Macy's.
In honor of my Dad, I have prepared a classic New England Clambake infused with a garlic compound butter, then steamed to perfection on the grill.
It’s funny how certain things can spark a memory, like an old, familiar tune that comes on the radio, or a certain smell. Suddenly, you are a child again, then your whole life flashes before your eyes bringing you back to this moment.
All those memories that stand out to us, are what makes us who we are today.
I lost my father when I was sixteen. More than just a dad, he was my best friend, someone I could always turn to, someone who set the standard high for me as to who I wanted to be when I grew up. Yet, in those sixteen years, my father gave me a lifetime of memories to cherish and look back on.
I see a lot of him in my son- a strong sense of character, determined and dedicated to his family and his work. I see him in my brothers, and each passing day, I see more of him in myself.
This Father’s Day I am celebrating Dad with my family and gifting my brothers with the Nautica Voyage Gift Set from Macy's.
My dad was an avid fisherman. There wasn’t anything more he enjoyed than packing a sandwich, a thermos of coffee and passing the hours away on his boat. Being both my brothers share that same love of fishing, how befitting to set up a New England style clambake along with their gift sets.
When I went shopping through Macy’s trying to find the perfect Father’s Day gift, my attention was caught by the beautiful gift set display.
The Nautica Voyage comes complete with shower gel and aftershave balm, as well as a traveling bag and a grill set. It is quintessentially the perfect Father’s Day gift.
In honor of Dad, I prepared a clambake and spared no expense. This clambake is deceptively easy to prepare. To start, I steamed all the shellfish on the grill. Each infused with generous amounts of seasoning and a compound butter made up of fresh garden herbs. Once the fish was done, I grilled up some spicy sausage and served that alongside sweet corn.
The spread was perfect and exceeded even my own expectations. As the sun began to set, sinking slowly down behind the skyline, we set the table down with newspaper for a classic, New England rustic feel. The meal was served family-style, and kept in cast iron pans, as everyone helped themselves to the mariner’s spread.
It was a beautiful evening, and as the family gathered for an early Father’s Day celebration, we ended the night off with a toast to Daddy. I know he was with us and I am sure he enjoyed the meal, the company, and felt the love in all our hearts.
New England Style Clambake
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- Live Lobsters
- Clams
- Mussels
- Scallops
- Shrimp
- Corn
- Spicy Pork Sausage
- Fresh lemons
- Salt & Pepper
- *The amounts of each depend on how many people will be attending the clam bake.
For the Garlic Butter:
- 1 lb. of butter - room temperature
- 3 cloves of garlic - chopped
- 1/2 cup of fresh Italian parsley - chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh dill - chopped
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
For the Garlic Butter:
- Combine all of the ingredients for the garlic butter and mix well and refrigerate.
Preparing the Clambake:
- I used a charcoal grill for this meal. You will know the grill is ready once the coals have burnt down and are gray.
- Split the lobsters in half lengthwise. Bring the knife down through the tail, making sure to cut just through the meat and to leave the shell connected. Lay the lobster open, leaving the two halves attached. Generously rub the Garlic Butter through the cavity and all over the tail. Wrap the lobsters in tin foil and place in a pan. Set aside.
- Wrap the scallops and shrimp in individual baskets made up of tin foil. Add a tablespoon of the garlic butter. Fold and set aside as well.
- Clean clams and mussels and toss together in an aluminum tin. Fill the tin 1/4 of the way with water. Add several pats of the garlic butter all around.
- Transfer all of the fish to the grill. Cook the lobsters and shrimp until pink. Cook the scallops for about 10 minutes. Be sure not to overcook your scallops! You will know when the clams and mussels are done once all the shells are open.
- In the meantime, grill up the sausage links and serve alongside boiled corn on the cob.
- Serve all together and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Comedy Plus says
Oh what a wonderful summer meal. Okay, any time of the year. You're dad is smiling down on you Catherine.
Have a fabulous day. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
What a beautiful post. I'm sorry you lost your dad so young. This will be my first Father's day since my dad passed away so it will be hard.
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Lovely photos of the food and such a yummy summer spread 🙂
Jerry E. Beuterbaugh says
I am quite sure your dad would be very proud of you now.
Anthony | MyInflatablePoly.com says
Love this recipe like the way you sharing
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
This recipe just screams "SUMMER!" to me Catherine. I love it! What a sweet post as well. 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
wow so much quality seafood! My mouth is watering!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
What a beautiful post! And this clam bake looks amazing. I love seafood. 🙂
allie@Through Her Looking Glass says
This New England girl is loving this classic New England clambake! It's sad you lost your dad so young Catherine, but the beautiful memories you have are a gift. Also your son and your brothers.
AnnMarie says
One of my favorite meals! Looks gorgeous! Although I love men's cologne, I cannot give it to my husband any longer. I am very sensitive to scents and they trigger migraines. I agree it is a great gift though! How nice to have so many memories from such a short time with your Dad.
Linda@There and Back Again says
That was a lovely post. Father's Day is difficult for me since my two favorite father's died last year--my dad and my husband. Funny how we both posted seafood meals for the day. (I just posted a creole shrimp boil recipe!) Your clambake looks delicious.
Manila Spoon says
This is a feast fit for a King and your Dad would have enjoyed this tremendously! Love the Father's day gift idea, too.
Katerina says
It is so sad loosing your father at such young an age! This is a great tribute to his memory!
David @ Spiced says
What a great way to celebrate Dad, Catherine! You guys look like you certainly ate well, and I'm sure there were many awesome memories of Dad shared around the table that night. Thank you for sharing this post! #client
Miz Helen says
What a lovely post with beautiful photos. It would be so nice to attend this clambake, fabulous food! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
StrovicFx says
Awesome recipe! Thank you!
asley xefer says
These Summer Food recipes look so yummy.and sad to say that you lose your father so young age and its a great tribute to your father.thanks
Toiletsguide says
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