Seafood Boil Recipe
A seafood boil recipe is a festive and delicious dish that brings the best of the sea to your table. When originated in southern and kajun dishes, a seafood boil usually contains a mouthwater mixture of shellfish such as shrimp, crab, clam and crafish, which is boiled in a spicy broth with corn, potatoes, and sausages in a spicy broth. This dish is perfect to share meetings, backyard parties, or any opportunity where it is important to share. Experienced with Old Bay or Kajun spices, lemon, garlic and butter, it is a meal on one hand that encourages fun and interaction. Served on a newspaper or a large tray, it is rustic, bold and completely delicious.
Equipment
- Large stockpot or seafood boil pot
- Slotted spoon or tongs
- Large serving tray or parchment-lined table
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp (shell-on)
- 1 lb snow crab legs
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 lb baby red potatoes
- 4 ears of corn, halved
- 2 lemons, halved
- 1 onion, quartered
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil water: Fill a big pot with water in half. Add salt, old bay masala, lemon, onion and garlic. To bring a boil.
- Cook potatoes: Add potatoes to the pot and boil until it becomes slightly soft for 10-12 minutes.
- Add corn and sausage: Add corn and sausage and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
- Add seafood: add shrimp and crab legs; Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp becomes pink and the crab is heated.
- Drain and serve: Drain the boil using a slapped spoon. Transfer to a large tray or spread on parchment or newspaper.
- Add butter: Seafood and drizzle over vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot: If desired, serve with excess lemon veg and hot sauce.
Notes
Enjoy this Seafood Boil Recipe with family and friends for a memorable, finger-licking feast!