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Seafood Boil

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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: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A vibrant and flavorful seafood boil that brings friends and family together with tender shrimp, succulent crab legs, and hearty potatoes, all infused with garlic, lemon, and spices.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, deveined
  • 1 lb crab legs
  • 2 ears corn, cut in half
  • 1 lb sausage, sliced
  • 2 lbs potatoes, quartered
  • 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • Water, enough to fill the pot


Instructions

  1. In a large pot, fill with water and bring to a rolling boil.
  2. Add Old Bay seasoning, garlic, and lemon juice to the boiling water.
  3. Drop in the quartered potatoes and boil for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  4. Add the sausage and corn; boil for an additional 5-7 minutes.
  5. Finally, add shrimp and crab legs, cooking for just 3-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and curled.
  6. Drain the pot using a colander, allowing the broth to escape.
  7. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

Notes

Customize your seafood boil by adding vegetables such as onion or bell pepper. For added richness, serve with melted garlic butter for dipping.