Ultimate Seafood Boil with Potatoes, Corn, and Sausage

Ingredients

- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound crab legs
- 1 pound crawfish, cleaned
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 ears of corn, cut into thirds
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 cups water
- Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
Begin by thoroughly rinsing the seafood (shrimp, crab, and crawfish) under cold water. Halve the baby potatoes and slice the sausage into 1-inch pieces. Cut the corn into thirds.

2. Boil the Potatoes:
In a large stockpot, add 8 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the baby potatoes and cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until just tender.

3. Add Corn and Sausage:
Add the corn and sliced sausage to the pot. Continue boiling for an additional 5 minutes.

4. Introduce the Seafood:
Gently add the shrimp, crab legs, crawfish, and Old Bay seasoning into the pot. Stir to combine, ensuring the seasoning is well distributed. Cover the pot with a lid and continue boiling for 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through (shrimp should turn pink and opaque).

5. Finish with Butter:
Turn off the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Let the mixture sit covered for a few minutes to enhance the flavor.

6. Serve:
Drain the seafood boil and transfer to a large serving platter or newspaper-lined table for a rustic presentation. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Seafood Boil, Shrimp, Crab, Crawfish, Old Bay Seasoning, Corn, Potatoes, Sausage, Stove Recipe, Dinner Ideas

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1,850 calories (for the entire dish)

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