Long Island Clam Bake: Easy Seaside Flavor at Home!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) littleneck clams, scrubbed
• 1 lb (450g) red potatoes, quartered
• 2 ears of corn, shucked and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 lb (450g) Andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large yellow onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (12 oz / 355ml) bottle of light beer (like a lager or pilsner)
• 2 cups (475ml) water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Pinch of salt