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Ultimate Seafood Boil Recipe

Ultimate Seafood Boil Recipe


  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Indulge in the ultimate seafood feast with this flavorful seafood boil recipe. Packed with a variety of seafood, spicy sausage, and aromatic vegetables, this dish is perfect for gatherings and celebrations.


Ingredients

Scale

Broth:

  • 16 cups water
  • 2 large lemons (sliced)
  • 1 medium size yellow onion (sliced)
  • 3 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs fresh dill
  • 68 cloves garlic
  • 1 stick salted butter
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp creole seasoning

Seafood Boil:

  • 3 lbs. king crab legs
  • 2 lbs. jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 1 lb. crab claws
  • 46 lobster tails (4 oz each)
  • 2 lbs. andouille sausage or smoked sausage (sliced)
  • 8 ears of fresh corn (cut into 3 parts each)
  • 5 medium potatoes (russet)
  • 1 stick salted butter
  • 3 tbsp mild hot sauce
  • 1 large lemon (juice only)
  • 1 ½ tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 ½ tsp creole seasoning
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp parsley flakes

Instructions

  1. Make the Broth: Make sure all seafood, herbs, and ingredients are clean. Slice lemons and onion, add to a large pot. Add herbs, garlic, butter, vinegar, and creole seasoning. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 45 minutes. Remove herbs and reduce heat.
  2. Add Sausage, Veggies, and Seafood: Add sausage and corn, cook for 15 mins. Add potatoes, cook for 10 mins. Add crab legs, claws, and lobster tails, cook for 15 mins. Add shrimp, let sit for 10 mins.
  3. Make Creole Garlic Butter Sauce: Combine butter, garlic, hot sauce, lemon juice, seasonings in a saucepan. Melt butter, simmer for 10 mins. Pour over seafood or use for dipping.

Notes

  • Adjust spice levels by adding more or less creole seasoning and hot sauce.
  • Feel free to customize the seafood selection based on personal preferences.
  • Serve with extra lemon wedges and crusty bread for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling, Simmering
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 780
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 1650mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 60g
  • Cholesterol: 300mg

Keywords: seafood boil, crab legs, shrimp, lobster tails, andouille sausage, creole seasoning