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Seafood Boil

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  • Author: cov1
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Pescatarian

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

  1. Fill a large pot with water and add Old Bay seasoning, onion, garlic, and halved lemon. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add small potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
  3. Add corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Finally, add shrimp, crab legs, clams, and mussels, cooking for 5-7 minutes until shrimp turn pink and clams/mussels open.
  5. Drain the pot and transfer seafood to a large platter.
  6. Serve with melted butter for dipping and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, high-quality seafood and monitor the cooking time closely to avoid overcooking.