Description
The Ultimate Seafood Boil is a vibrant medley of succulent shrimp, tender crab legs, and juicy sausage, all infused with a zesty blend of spices. Each bite bursts with flavor, complemented by the satisfying crunch of corn on the cob and the soft, buttery texture of potatoes, creating a feast for the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- Seafood:
- 2 pounds large shrimp, deveined
- 2 pounds crab legs, cleaned
- Sausage:
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- Vegetables:
- 4 ears corn, cut in half
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- Spices:
- 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 lemon, halved
- Other:
- 4 quarts water
- 1/4 cup salt
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add 1/4 cup salt and 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning to the boiling water.
- Carefully add the baby potatoes and cook for 10 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the corn and sausage, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Finally, add the shrimp and crab legs, cooking for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and the crab is heated through.
- Remove from heat, squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon, and stir to combine.
- Drain the seafood and vegetables, then serve immediately on a large platter or newspaper for a casual presentation.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; simply cook the seafood and vegetables, then refrigerate and reheat before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the total dish
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 1200 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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