Authentic Jersey Clam Bake with Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

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A coastal New Jersey-inspired seafood bake featuring fresh clams, potatoes, and corn, steamed in a rich white wine broth. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs littleneck clams, baby potatoes, corn on the cob for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs littleneck clams
1 lb baby potatoes
1 lb corn on the cob
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tbsp fresh parsley
2 tbsp fresh dill
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Scrub 2 lbs littleneck clams under cold water, then rinse. Halve 1 lb baby potatoes and cut 1 lb corn on the cob into 2-inch pieces.
Step 2: Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat; add potatoes and corn, cooking for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
Step 3: Add 2 lbs clams, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp salt to the pot, then cover and steam for 10-12 minutes until clams open.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh parsley, 2 tbsp fresh dill, and 2 tbsp lemon juice, cooking for 2 more minutes until flavors meld.
Step 5: Season with additional salt to taste, then serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.