Seafood Boil

Seafood Boil

6 servings
This seafood boil is loaded with shrimp, crab, mussels, potatoes, corn, and sausage. All boiled together in one pot with some of the best flavors and spooned over with a delicious, buttery Old Bay sauce.

Ingredients

  • water
    16 c
  • salted butter

    1 stick

    ½ c
  • lemons

    1 cut into slices and 2 cut into wedges for serving

    3
  • garlic

    minced

    6 cloves
  • old bay seasoning
    3 tbsp
  • small baby potatoes
    1 ½ lb
  • corn on the cob

    husked and cut into 2-3 inch pieces

    4 ears
  • crab legs
    1 lb
  • mussels
    1 lb
  • kielbasa sausage

    cut into 1-2 inch pieces

    1 lb
  • large

    shell-on shrimp

    1 lb
  • melted salted butter

    1 stick

    ½ c
  • lemon

    juiced

    1
  • paprika
    1 tsp
  • chopped fresh parsley
    ¼ c
  • old bay seasoning
    2 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, add 16 cups of water, butter, lemon slices, minced garlic and Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat to medium, add potatoes and corn. Cook for 8-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add crab legs to the pot, cook for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add mussels and sausage to the pot, cook for 5 more minutes.

  5. 5

    Add shrimp to the pot. Turn off heat and place a lid on. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, the shrimp will cook during this time in the hot broth.

  6. 6

    While seafood boil is sitting, make the buttery Old Bay sauce by combining melted butter, lemon juice, paprika, chopped parsley, and Old Bay seasoning. Whisk all ingredients until well combined.

  7. 7

    Drain the seafood mixture from the pot and serve it on a butcher paper covered table or on a large baking sheet. Spoon the buttery Old Bay sauce over seafood boil and serve with additional lemon wedges.

Seafood Boil

Seafood Boil

75 min6 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a hearty, flavor-packed meal that brings everyone together? This impressive Seafood Boil delivers an unforgettable feast loaded with delicious flavors and textures, perfect for a gathering. It’s a celebratory dish that’s surprisingly straightforward to prepare.

What makes this seafood boil truly special is the ingenious method of cooking everything together in one pot, allowing the incredible flavors of the shrimp, crab, mussels, potatoes, corn, and sausage to meld beautifully. Each succulent bite is then bathed in a rich, buttery Old Bay sauce, creating a deeply satisfying and aromatic experience that’s hard to beat.

Prepare for a vibrant and aromatic spread that tantalizes all your senses. You'll enjoy tender, juicy shrimp, sweet crab legs, and delicate mussels, all perfectly cooked alongside firm small baby potatoes and crisp, sweet corn, complemented by savory kielbasa sausage. The entire dish is generously coated in a bright, zesty, and subtly spiced buttery Old Bay sauce, bringing a touch of the seaside to your table. This generous main course is designed to serve six, making it ideal for a fun, hands-on dining experience where the communal aspect is as enjoyable as the food itself.

You can easily tailor this seafood boil to your taste. Adjust the amount of Old Bay seasoning in the boil and the finishing sauce to control the spice level. While the recipe calls for shrimp, crab, and mussels, feel free to lean into your favorites by slightly adjusting the proportions of each. For extra vegetables, consider adding more corn on the cob or baby potatoes to the pot.

This Seafood Boil is an absolute showstopper for casual entertaining, weekend family dinners, or any occasion that calls for a fun and communal meal. Serve it directly on a newspaper-lined table with plenty of napkins, extra lemon wedges, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a truly authentic experience.

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