2 live lobsters, 600 g to 700 g (about 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 lbs) each
24 clams, cleaned
1 kg (2 lbs) mussels, cleaned
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 leeks, halved lengthwise
2 large onions, cut in wedges
500 ml (2 cups) white wine
10 ml (2 tsp) smoked paprika
454 g (1 lb) new potatoes
2 cobs corn, cut into chucks (keep the husks)
Salt and pepper
Preparation
Place the garlic, leeks, onions, wine and paprika into a large pot (16 to 20 litres).
Cover with the corn husks, then add the potatoes.
Season with salt.
Bring to a boil.
Add the lobsters and cook, covered, 3 to 4 minutes over high heat.
Add the clams, corn and mussels, and continue cooking, 5 minutes or until the clams and mussels open.
With a wire skimmer, transfer the seafood and vegetables to a large serving platter.
Strain the cooking juice and set aside.
Serve with sauces (such as ginger, basil and crème fraîche or hot pepper and cardamom) and with the strained (to remove any residual sand) cooking juice (to dip the clams).