Seafood Boil
A flavorful seafood boil with shrimp, crab, and sausage cooked with corn, potatoes, and spices in a large pot.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp (peeled and deveined) | 500 | Grams |
| Crab Legs (cleaned) | 500 | Grams |
| Smoked Sausage (sliced into 1-inch pieces) | 300 | Grams |
| Red Potatoes (halved) | 5 | Count |
| Corn (cut into thirds) | 3 | Count |
| Lemon (halved) | 2 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 6 | Clove |
| Old Bay Seasoning | 3 | Tbsp |
| Butter (unsalted) | 100 | Grams |
| Water | 3 | Liters |
| Salt | 2 | Tbsp |
| Bay Leaves | 3 | Count |
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 3 liters of water and bring to a boil. Add salt, old bay seasoning, and bay leaves.
- Add the potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage slices and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the crab legs and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant.
- Drain the seafood and vegetables, then transfer to a large serving platter.
- Pour the garlic butter over the seafood and vegetables, and squeeze lemon halves over the top.
Prep
- Thaw shrimp and crab legs if frozen.
Kitchen equipment
Large StockpotSeafood Cracker