Healthy Cozy Comforting Seafood Boil Recipe

This Seafood Boil Recipe brings together shrimp, lobster, crab, clams, potatoes, corn, and sausage in a flavorful broth for an unforgettable dining experience.

Seafood Boil Recipe

The Seafood Boil Recipe stands out as a treasure trove of oceanic flavors, uniting shrimp, lobster, crabs, and clams with potatoes, corn, and sausage in a seasoned broth that captivates with every spoonful. This dish is more than a meal; it’s a celebration of the sea’s bounty, carefully crafted to bring warmth and joy to any table it graces. Perfect for large gatherings or a cozy family dinner, it promises a burst of flavor in every bite, making it a go-to for memorable occasions.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 lemons divided use
• 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning plus more for garnish
• 8 cloves garlic smashed
• 1 onion peeled and cut into 6 pieces
• 1 pound small Yukon gold potatoes halved
• 4 ears corn on the cob cut into 3-4 inch pieces
• 3 lobster tails
• 1 pound clams scrubbed
• 1 pound crab legs pre-cooked
• 1 pound smoked sausage cut into 1 inch pieces, kielbasa or andouille are preferred
• 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined (leave tails on)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

• Cut 2 of the lemons into quarters. Slice the remaining lemon into wedges and reserve the wedges for garnish.
• Fill a large pot with 14-16 cups of water. Place the 2 quartered lemons in the water along with the Old Bay seasoning, garlic, and onion. Bring to a boil.
• Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 8 minutes.
• Add the lobster tails and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the clams, crab, and corn, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Drain the seafood mixture from the pot, reserving 1 cup of the broth.
• Melt the butter in a small bowl and whisk it into the reserved broth. Pour the broth over the seafood mixture.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning to taste, then serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

• Green Salad
• French or Sourdough Bread
• Coleslaw
• Potato Salad
• Garlic Bread
• Zucchini
• Asparagus
• Green Beans

Tips and Tricks

• Opt for the biggest shrimp you can get, ideally 16-20-count jumbo shrimp.
• While Maine lobster tails and Dungeness crab legs are recommended, feel free to use other varieties such as spiny lobster tail, snow crab, or king crab.
• Fresh corn on the cob is preferred, with the choice of white, yellow, or bi-color corn.