Low Country Seafood Boil
Gather friends and family for a festive feast with this classic Low Country Seafood Boil! Bursting with flavor from a rich blend of Old Bay seasoning, fresh lemons, and aromatic garlic, this one-pot wonder combines tender shrimp, succulent snow crab legs, smoky sausage, sweet corn, and hearty red potatoes all cooked to perfection. Perfect for casual gatherings, this recipe brings the vibrant coastal flavors of the South straight to your table. Serve it piled high on a newspaper-covered table for an authentic experience, complete with melted butter for dipping. Ready in just an hour, this crowd-pleasing dish is as fun to eat as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Large shrimp (shells on, deveined)
- 2 pounds Snow crab legs
- 1 pound Smoked sausage (sliced into 1-inch pieces)
- 1.5 pounds Small red potatoes
- 4 ears Fresh corn (cut into thirds)
- 1.5 cups Old Bay seasoning
- 2 pieces Lemons (halved)
- 6 pieces Garlic cloves (smashed)
- 1 piece Yellow onion (quartered)
- 3 pieces Bay leaves
- 0.5 cup Butter (melted, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 8 quarts Water
Instructions
Fill a large stockpot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, add Old Bay seasoning, salt, lemons, garlic, onion, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir well and allow the broth to simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, ensuring they begin to soften.
Add the corn and smoked sausage to the pot. Cook for another 6-8 minutes, or until the potatoes and corn are tender.
Gently add the crab legs to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the broth. Cook for 5 minutes.
Finally, add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
Turn off the heat and use a slotted spoon to carefully transfer the seafood, sausage, potatoes, and corn to a large, newspaper-lined table or serving platter.
Drizzle melted butter over the seafood and vegetables, or serve the butter on the side for dipping.
Garnish with additional Old Bay seasoning if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 235.6 g | 302% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.3 g | 542% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1010 mg | 337% | |
| Sodium | 58655 mg | 2550% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 354.3 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.0 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.0 g | ||
| Protein | 275.9 g | 552% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1253 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 9310 mg | 198% | |
*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.
