Classic Seafood Boil
Dive into the ultimate coastal feast with this *Classic Seafood Boil*, a vibrant and communal dish perfect for feeding a crowd. Packed with succulent shrimp, sweet snow crab legs, briny clams, smoky sausage, hearty red potatoes, and tender corn on the cob, this recipe is a celebration of bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Infused with the unmistakable zest of Old Bay seasoning, garlic, lemon, and bay leaves, each bite is steeped in aromatic goodness. Easy to prepare, this one-pot wonder comes together in just about an hour, making it perfect for backyard gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. Serve it piled high on a platter or laid out on a parchment-lined table, drizzled with melted butter and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a show-stopping centerpiece. Whether paired with crusty bread or your favorite dipping sauces, this seafood boil guarantees an unforgettable culinary experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Large shrimp, deveined and shell-on
- 2 pounds Snow crab legs
- 2 pounds Fresh clams, scrubbed and rinsed
- 1 pound Smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound Red potatoes, halved
- 4 ears Corn on the cob, cut into thirds
- 1 cup Old Bay seasoning
- 3 pieces Lemons, halved
- 6 pieces Garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 pieces Bay leaves
- 0.5 cup Kosher salt
- 0.5 cup Butter, melted
- 0.25 cup Parsley, chopped
- 8 quarts Water
Instructions
Fill a large stockpot with 8 quarts of water, place over high heat and bring to a rapid boil.
Once boiling, add Old Bay seasoning, kosher salt, garlic cloves, bay leaves, and the juice of 2 lemons, then toss in the lemon halves.
Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes or until starting to soften.
Stir in the corn pieces and smoked sausage; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Next, add the clams and crab legs to the pot. Cook until the clams open, about 5-7 minutes.
Add shrimp to the pot and cook until pink and opaque, around 3-4 minutes.
Immediately turn off the heat and drain the seafood and vegetables, discarding the bay leaves and lemon halves.
Transfer the boiled seafood and vegetables to a large platter or spread them out on a paper-covered table.
Drizzle with melted butter, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and garnish with remaining lemon halves.
Serve hot and enjoy with crusty bread or your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 261.3 g | 335% | |
| Saturated Fat | 110.8 g | 554% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3328 mg | 1109% | |
| Sodium | 97323 mg | 4231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 372.3 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.2 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.9 g | ||
| Protein | 719.6 g | 1439% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2863 mg | 220% | |
| Iron | 153.6 mg | 853% | |
| Potassium | 17239 mg | 367% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
