Description
Want to spice up dinner? Learn how to make a mouthwatering Seafood Boil Bag with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Try it tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 lb crab legs or clusters
- 1 lb mussels or clams (cleaned)
- 1 lb smoked sausage (sliced into 1-inch pieces)
- 4 ears of corn (halved)
- 1 lb baby potatoes (halved)
- 1 onion (quartered)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 lemons (halved)
- ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 3 bay leaves
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- Salt (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Clean and devein the shrimp, scrub the mussels/clams, and slice the sausage, corn, and potatoes.
- Boil the Base: Fill a large pot with water (or broth) and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, corn, and onions. Cook for 10-12 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in Old Bay seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and garlic. Squeeze in lemon juice and add the lemon halves.
- Cook the Seafood: Add crab legs, sausage, and mussels/clams. Cook for 5 minutes, then add shrimp. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and mussels/clams open.
- Finish with Butter: Drain the boil and toss with melted butter for extra richness.
- Serve: Dump the boil onto a table covered with parchment paper or serve in a large platter. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American, Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
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