Description
A delightful and communal seafood boil featuring shrimp, crab legs, clams, and mussels enhanced by vibrant flavors and seasonings, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 pounds of crab legs
- 2 pounds of clams
- 2 pounds of mussels
- 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning
- 4 ears of corn, halved
- 1 pound small potatoes
- 1 onion, quartered
- 5 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 lemon, halved
- Butter, for dipping
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add Old Bay seasoning, onion, garlic, and halved lemon. Bring to a boil.
- Add small potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Add corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Finally, add shrimp, crab legs, clams, and mussels, cooking for 5-7 minutes until shrimp turn pink and clams/mussels open.
- Drain the pot and transfer seafood to a large platter.
- Serve with melted butter for dipping and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, high-quality seafood and monitor the cooking time closely to avoid overcooking.
