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Seafood Boil Recipe

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This Seafood Boil is a classic, flavorful dish loaded with shrimp, crab, lobster, and more, all cooked in a rich, spicy, and buttery broth. Packed with bold Cajun seasoning, corn, potatoes, and sausage, this one-pot feast is perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or a fun weekend meal!

Ingredients

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For the Seafood Boil:

  • 4 quarts (16 cups) water
  • 3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 lb baby potatoes (red or gold)
  • 4 ears corn, cut into halves
  • 1 lb smoked sausage (andouille or kielbasa), sliced
  • 1 lb crab legs (snow crab or king crab)
  • 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail-on)
  • 1 lb mussels or clams, cleaned
  • 2 lobster tails, split in half (optional)

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Boil Base

  1. Fill a large stockpot with 4 quarts of water.
  2. Add Old Bay, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, lemon halves, and garlic cloves.
  3. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 2: Cook the Ingredients

  1. Add baby potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
  2. Add corn and sausage, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  3. Add crab legs, shrimp, mussels, and lobster tails. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the shellfish have opened.

Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
  2. Stir in garlic, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 4: Drain & Serve

  1. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the seafood, sausage, corn, and potatoes to a large serving tray.
  2. Drizzle with garlic butter sauce and toss gently.
  3. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and melted butter.

Notes

  • Spicy Option: Add 1 tbsp cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the boil.
  • No Seafood Steamer? Cook everything in a large Dutch oven or slow cooker.
  • Extra Flavor: Toss the seafood in more garlic butter sauce before serving.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/seafood-boil-recipe/