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Seafood Boil

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  • Author: Mollyyeh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A flavorful and hearty Southern-style seafood boil packed with shrimp, crab, sausage, corn, and potatoes, all boiled in a spicy, seasoned broth.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb shrimp, shell-on
  • 1 lb snow crab legs
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 4 ears of corn, halved
  • 1 lb baby potatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • 3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Water for boiling

Instructions

  1. Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil. Add Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne (if using), lemon quarters, and salt.
  2. Add baby potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Add corn and sausage to the pot and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add crab legs and cook for 5 minutes more.
  5. Add shrimp and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until pink and opaque.
  6. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Drain the seafood mixture and transfer to a large serving tray or spread out on parchment paper over a table.
  8. Drizzle the garlic butter over the seafood boil and serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning and spice level to taste.
  • Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread or melted butter on the side.
  • You can add mussels, clams, or lobster tails for more variety.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 1480mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg