Low Sodium Classic Seafood Boil
Dive into summer with this flavorful, heart-healthy **Low Sodium Classic Seafood Boil**, a lighter twist on the quintessential coastal feast. Packed with steaming shrimp, snow crab legs, tender baby red potatoes, and sweet corn, this recipe delivers bold taste without the added salt, thanks to the use of low-sodium Old Bay seasoning and fresh aromatics like garlic, onion, and lemon. Perfect for entertaining or a fun family meal, the dish is rounded off with a luscious lemon butter dipping sauce and a sprinkling of fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor. Ready in just over an hour, this easy seafood boil is ideal for satisfying your cravings while keeping an eye on your sodium intake. Keywords: Low sodium seafood boil, classic seafood boil recipe, healthy seafood dinner, coastal recipes, summer entertaining ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Baby red potatoes
- 4 halves Corn on the cob
- 2 whole Lemon
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, quartered
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning, low sodium
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 1 pound Shrimp, deveined and shell-on
- 1 pound Snow crab legs
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 12 ounces Smoked sausage, low sodium (optional)
- 8 cups Water
Instructions
Fill a large stockpot with 8 cups of water and set over medium-high heat.
Add onion, garlic, low-sodium Old Bay seasoning, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and one lemon cut into slices to the pot.
Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to develop the flavors.
Add the baby red potatoes and cook for 15 minutes.
Add the corn halves and cook for another 5 minutes.
Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan, then whisk in the juice of the second lemon. Keep warm for serving.
Stir in the shrimp, snow crab legs, and low-sodium sausage (if using) to the pot. Cook for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Turn off the heat and let the seafood soak in the flavorful broth for 5 minutes.
Drain the seafood and vegetables, discarding the bay leaves and lemon slices.
Transfer the seafood and vegetables to a large serving platter.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with the lemon butter sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2695 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.5 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.6 g | 273% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1410 mg | 470% | |
| Sodium | 4912 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.3 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 257.3 g | 515% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 934 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 6650 mg | 141% | |
*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.
