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Seafood Boil Bags

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  • Author: cov1
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling or Baking
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A festive and flavorful seafood boil bags recipe perfect for gatherings, featuring shrimp, crab, and fresh vegetables.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb crab legs
  • 2 ears corn, cut into pieces
  • 2 large potatoes, quartered
  • 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 4 tbsp melted garlic butter
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil or disposable steam bags


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare the grill over medium-high heat.
  2. Wash and chop potatoes and corn into manageable pieces.
  3. Arrange shrimp, crab legs, corn, and potatoes in a single layer on heavy-duty aluminum foil or steam bags.
  4. Drizzle with melted garlic butter, seasonings, and lemon juice.
  5. Seal the bags tightly to prevent moisture from escaping.
  6. Cook for 25 to 45 minutes, checking halfway through to gauge doneness.
  7. Once done, carefully open the bags and serve on a platter with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

Notes

Make sure to check seafood halfway through cooking; adjust time as needed for larger shellfish.