Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of a homemade seafood boil, a dish that captures the essence of coastal dining. This one-pot wonder features succulent shrimp, tender crab legs, and fresh veggies, all simmered in a savory broth infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, this seafood feast is not only easy to prepare but also encourages sharing and camaraderie at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- 1 lb crab legs (or crawfish)
- 2 cups new potatoes (baby potatoes)
- 2 ears corn on the cob (cut into halves or thirds)
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
- 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Rinse all seafood under cold water; scrub potatoes clean and cut corn.
- In a large pot, bring enough water to cover ingredients to a rolling boil.
- Add baby potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in corn pieces and cook for another 5 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add shrimp and crab legs; cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque (3-5 minutes).
- Drain carefully; sprinkle Old Bay seasoning over hot ingredients and toss gently.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 150mg