New England Lobster Boil Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

1 onion, finely chopped

8 small potatoes, cut into quarters

13 ounces of kielbasa, sliced diagonally into pieces approximately 2 inches long.

2 ears corn, husked and cut into thirds

3 pounds clams, scrubbed clean

12 ounces of beer, ideally a pale ale or lager for a balanced flavor.

2 lobsters, each about 1 1/4 pounds, preferably live

Directions

Prepare the Base

Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.

 Once the butter has melted, add the finely chopped onion.

When the butter has completely melted, add the diced onion to the pot.

Stir from time to time and cook until it becomes fragrant and translucent, about six minutes.

This process creates a flavorful and aromatic base for the dish.

Cook the Potatoes and Kielbasa

Next, add the potatoes to the pot and stir them with the onion to combine. Let the potatoes cook for a couple of minutes, allowing them to soften slightly and absorb some of the flavors. Then, add the kielbasa pieces. Stir the kielbasa with the potatoes and onions, letting the sausage brown slightly, which will release its savory flavor into the mixture. The potatoes should begin to soften at this stage.

Add the Corn, Clams, and Beer

Now, add the corn, breaking the ears into thirds, to the pot. Toss it gently with the other ingredients to combine. Then, carefully add the clams, making sure they’re spread evenly throughout the pot. Pour in the beer, making sure the ingredients are mostly covered. Bring the beer and other ingredients to a gentle simmer over medium heat. The beer will infuse the dish with a malty flavor, helping to steam the ingredients and meld everything together.

Cook the Lobsters

Once the beer is simmering, it’s time to add the lobsters. Gently place the lobsters into the pot, making sure they are fully submerged in the liquid. Cover the pot tightly with a lid and let everything cook together for about 18 minutes. During this time, the clams will begin to open, indicating they are fully cooked, and the lobsters will turn a vibrant red color, signaling they’re done.

Assemble and Serve

Once the lobsters are done, carefully remove them from the pot using tongs. Crack the lobster claws open and slice the lobster tails in half for easier serving. Place the cooked potatoes, kielbasa, corn, and clams into a large serving dish. Taste the cooking liquid and season it with salt and pepper as needed, to bring out the flavors of the dish. Pour the flavorful liquid over the ingredients in the serving dish.

Finish and Serve

Serve the dish with fresh cornbread on the side, a green salad for a refreshing contrast, and lemon wedges for a zesty kick. Don’t forget to offer drawn butter for dipping the lobster and clams. This hearty, flavorful seafood boil is perfect for sharing with family and friends on a casual evening. Enjoy!

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