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A vibrant Seafood Boil Bag dumped on a rustic wooden table, featuring shrimp, crab legs, mussels, corn, potatoes, and sausage, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley.

Seafood Boil Bag

Carla
Want to spice up dinner? Learn how to make a mouthwatering Seafood Boil Bag with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Try it tonight!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Cajun, Southern
Servings 7 people
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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.
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