Crab Boil Recipe

This seafood boil contains fresh shrimp, lobster, clams, crab, potatoes, corn and sausage, all boiled in a flavorful broth. An impressive meal in one pot that’s perfect for feeding a crowd!

Fresh seafood never fails to delight, and when I’m really looking for a show stopping recipe I make bacon wrapped scallops, garlic butter shrimp or this fantastic seafood boil.

When I’m looking to enjoy some fresh shellfish, I often end up making a mixed seafood boil. It’s a great option because everything gets tossed into one pot, it’s fun to eat, and of course, it’s loaded with tons of flavor! It’s also a great way to make more expensive ingredients like lobster and crab stretch further, since they’re combined with less expensive items like corn and potatoes.

This recipe contains shrimp, lobster, crab, clams, potatoes, corn and sausage. All of the ingredients are boiled in a seasoned broth, then tossed in a little butter. Add a sprinkling of parsley and some lemon wedges, and dinner is served.

The seafood ingredients in this recipe cook at different rates, so you’ll want to put the longest cooking items in the boil first, then add the others later on.

A seafood boil can be served as-is, but some people prefer to add more side dishes to round out the meal. Some great options include a green salad, french or sourdough bread, coleslaw, or potato salad. I typically keep things simple with a loaf of garlic bread and sometimes a green veggie such as zucchini, asparagus or green beans.

You just can’t go wrong with a mixed boil, especially when you’re entertaining. The tender seafood pairs so well with the creamy potatoes, smoky sausage and sweet corn. Everyone will be coming back for more!

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Add potatoes, sausages, onions, corn, and seafood seasoning. Boil until potatoes are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
3. Gently drop crabs into pot and boil until crabmeat is cooked through, at least 10 minutes. Drain and serve.

Seafood Boil

This seafood boil contains fresh shrimp, lobster, clams, crab, potatoes, corn and sausage, all boiled in a flavorful broth. An impressive meal in one pot that’s perfect for feeding a crowd!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 479 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 450 mg, Sodium 1892 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 lemons (divided use)
• 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning (plus more for garnish)
• 8 cloves garlic (smashed)
• 1 onion (peeled and cut into 6 pieces)
• 1 pound small Yukon gold potatoes (halved)
• 4 ears corn on the cob (cut into 3-4 inch pieces)
• 3 lobster tails
• 1 pound clams (scrubbed)
• 1 pound crab legs (pre-cooked)
• 1 pound smoked sausage (cut into 1 inch pieces, kielbasa or andouille are preferred)
• 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined (leave tails on))
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instruction:

1. Cut 2 of the lemons into quarters. Slice the remaining lemon into wedges and reserve the wedges for garnish.
2. Fill a large pot with 14-16 cups of water. Place the 2 quartered lemons in the water along with the Old Bay seasoning, garlic and onion. Bring to a boil.
3. Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 8 minutes.
4. Add the lobster tails and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the clams, crab, and corn, and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add the shrimp and sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Drain the seafood mixture from the pot, reserving 1 cup of the broth.
8. Melt the butter in a small bowl and whisk it into the reserved broth. Pour the broth over the seafood mixture.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning to taste, then serve immediately.

Crab Boil

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Total: 0 1h45min0

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 6 servings, calories 786, Fat 54g, Saturated Fat 25g, Carbohydrate 64g, Fiber 10g, Sugar 8g, Protein 18g, Cholesterol 109mg, Sodium 1523mg

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound baby artichokes (about 8 small), trimmed and halved
• 10 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch rounds
• 1 1/2 cups cippolini onions, peeled and halved
• 1 pound small red potatoes
• 3 tablespoons crab boil spice mix, such as Zatarain’s
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Crystal
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 jalapeno, diced
• 2 ears of corn (about 1 pound), cut into thirds
• 3 pounds live crab, purged in water to remove any debris
• 3 green onions, sliced, for garnish (or your favorite fresh herb)
• Garlic Bread, recipe follows
• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 scallion, minced
• Hot sauce
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 French baguette, sliced horizontally

Instruction:

1. In a small stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the artichokes, sausage and onions until lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Add 12 cups (3 quarts) water, the potatoes, crab boil spice mix, salt, hot sauce, pepper, bay leaves and jalapenos. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, add the corn and cover. Cook until the corn is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the crab and cook about 7 minutes. Strain the boil through a colander. Plate immediately on a large serving dish. Garnish with sliced green onions or your favorite fresh herb. Serve with the Garlic Bread.
2. Position an oven rack in the top of the oven and preheat the broiler.
3. In a small bowl, mix the butter together with the Parmesan, parsley, garlic and scallions; add hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Spread the butter mixture on both halves of the baguette. Place on a sheet pan and toast under the broiler, about 2 minutes.

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