New Hampshire Grilled Clambake Pizza

Introduction

There’s nothing quite like the flavors of a traditional New England clambake—unless you take those flavors and elevate them by putting them on a pizza and grilling it to perfection over an Arteflame grill! This New Hampshire Grilled Clambake Pizza is packed with juicy clams, succulent lobster, creamy cheese, and rich garlic butter, all grilled to a beautiful golden crisp on the flat cooktop. The Arteflame's no-lid, open flame design, with its searing-hot center and evenly-heated cooktop, delivers irresistible flavor without burning. Let’s fire it up and bring the coast of New Hampshire to your backyard.

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made thin pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
• 1/4 cup garlic butter (melted unsalted butter + 2 cloves minced garlic)
• 1 cup freshly shucked littleneck or cherrystone clams (chopped)
• 1 small lobster tail, cooked and chopped
• 1 cup shredded low moisture mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Lemon wedges, for serving
• Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for lighting grill)
• 3 paper napkins
• Firewood (hardwood preferred)

Instructions

Step 1: Fire up the Arteflame grill

1. Pour vegetable oil onto 3 paper napkins.
2. Place the oil-soaked napkins in the fire bowl of the Arteflame grill.
3. Stack firewood over top of the napkins.
4. Light the paper napkins and let the wood catch fire.
5. Wait approximately 20 minutes for the grill to reach optimal cooking temperature, with the center grate reaching over 1,000°F and the flat cooktop forming natural heat zones.

Step 2: Prepare your ingredients

1. Chop the clams and lobster into bite-sized pieces.
2. Mix the melted butter with minced garlic to create garlic butter.

Step 3: Grill the pizza dough

1. Lightly flour a working surface and roll the dough into a 12-inch disk.
2. Place the dough onto the hot flat top cooktop, closer to the inner edge for a faster cook and more crispness.
3. Grill for 2–3 minutes on one side until grill marks form and the bottom is golden.
4. Flip the dough and brush the grilled side with garlic butter.

Step 4: Add toppings

1. On the grilled side, sprinkle on mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly.
2. Top with chopped clams and lobster.
3. Brush more garlic butter over the top to add flavor and help the toppings meld.
4. Season with sea salt and cracked black pepper.

Step 5: Finish grilling the pizza

1. Continue to cook the pizza until the bottom is crispy and the cheese is melted, about 5–7 minutes depending on heat zone.
2. Feel free to rotate the pizza to move between hotter and cooler zones if needed for even cooking.

Step 6: Garnish and serve

1. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
2. Slice and serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Tips

• Always monitor pizza placement to use those optimal heat zones on the Arteflame cooktop.
• Use butter instead of oil for deeper flavor and browning.
• Don't overload the pizza—less is more when grilling to ensure even cooking.
• Spin the dough for even cooking if you notice one side is crisping too fast.
• Keep a food-safe thermometer handy if you decide to top with any meats that need temperature monitoring.

Variations

1. Spicy Clambake Pizza: Add a drizzle of chili garlic oil and sprinkle red pepper flakes for heat.
2. Smoked Bacon & Clam Pizza: Add crisp smoked bacon pieces alongside the clams and lobster for a savory bite.
3. White Wine Garlic Pizza: Use a white wine reduction with garlic as your base sauce instead of butter.
4. Veggie Ocean Pizza: Add grilled corn, red onions, and bell peppers alongside the seafood for a clambake feel with more veggies.
5. Truffle Bay Pizza: Drizzle truffle butter on top of the pizza after grilling for a luxurious finish.

Best pairings

• Crisp white wines like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
• Local craft lagers or blonde ales
• Side salad with lemon vinaigrette
• Grilled corn with herb butter
• Charred lemon wedges on the side

Conclusion

Nothing beats fresh seafood grilled on an open flame, especially when blended with gooey cheese and grilled on an Arteflame grill. This New Hampshire Grilled Clambake Pizza brings coastal cookout charm to your backyard with smoky flavor and crispy perfection you just can’t get in an oven. Share it with friends and family at your next summer gathering and watch it disappear!