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Seafood Boil

A delightful seafood boil featuring shrimp, crab, and mussels, combined with corn and potatoes, perfect for gatherings.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: seafood boil, shrimp, crab, mussels, Southern cuisine
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of shrimp cleaned and deveined
  • 1 pound of crab legs
  • 1 pound of mussels scrubbed
  • 2 ears of corn cut into halves
  • 1 pound of small potatoes
  • 1 lemon quartered
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup of Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes until slightly tender.
  • Stir in the corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Season the water with Old Bay, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  • Add the minced garlic and lemon quarters to the pot.
  • Introduce the crab legs and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Finally, add the shrimp and mussels, cooking for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Once all seafood is cooked, remove the pot from heat.
  • Drain the seafood and vegetables, letting excess water drip off.
  • Serve hot on a large platter, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 3g