Seafood Boil with Old Bay (Quick and Easy)

A Southern seafood boil is a delicious feast unlike any other! As one of the most exciting seafood dishes, seafood boils are a great way to get family and friends together and indulge in finger-licking seafood. This South Carolina dish offers a variety of seafood delights, such as tender shrimp, andouille sausage, and Yukon gold potatoes, all cooked together in one big pot with lots of salt, old bay seasoning, black pepper, and butter to bring out all the flavors. Serve it on a newspaper-covered table with lemon wedges, beer, and hot sauce for the perfect experience! Cajun boil, so if this is your first time, no worries because I will show you how to make this easy low country boil!

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• Why You Should Make This Seafood Boil
• What Is A Seafood Boil
• Ingredients
• More Ingredients
• How To Make a Seafood Boil
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Equipment
• Storage For Seafood Boil
• Tips For Southern Seafood Boil
• How to serve Seafood Boil
• How To Reheat Seafood Boil
• In Conclusion
• Seafood Boil (Quick and Easy)
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Why You Should Make This Seafood Boil

Why not make this lowcountry boil?! It's a fun, easy-to-make, and delicious dish that the whole family will love. Not to mention, it's packed with the freshest flavor from the ocean - from juicy lobster to succulent roasted shrimp, every bite is sure to tantalize your taste buds! It’s also a great addition/tradition of South Carolina for the entire family to enjoy! Plus, this seafood boil makes for a great entertaining idea - throw it together for an unforgettable summertime backyard party. So don't wait any longer - try this seafood boil and discover why it's quickly becoming one of the most popular meals!

What Is A Seafood Boil

What Is A Seafood Boil, you ask? The ultimate seafood experience is perfect for celebrating with friends and family! A seafood boil is a delicious feast of all sorts of delectable seafood. What's on offer? Think juicy shrimp, lobster clams, tender mussels, smoky sausages, bay seasoning, garlic butter, bay leaves, and sweet corn. All cooked together in boiling water with a mix of aromatic herbs and spices. The result is an unforgettable taste experience that will have everyone going back for seconds! So if you're looking for something extra special to share with your loved ones, why not try a seafood boil?

Ingredients

This recipe with crab legs is super easy and can be done within minutes. I’m telling you that making this recipe will be your ultimate gift, especially during the holidays.

• Crab-leg clusters- Crab-leg clusters are an exciting culinary experience unlike any other. These succulent morsels, delicately layered and filled with sweet, juicy crab meat, are sure to tantalize even the most discriminating palates. Whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, Crab-leg clusters provide a unique taste sensation that diners won't soon forget. Enjoyed hot out of the oven or cold on a bed of lettuce - Crab-leg clusters are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for something tasty and different.

• Potatoes- In a seafood boil, they are a treat for the taste buds! They soak up all the flavors from the aromatic spices and herbs, creating an ultimate flavor explosion. Potatoes add more texture than any other ingredient, making them essential to any successful seafood boil. If you want to impress friends and family during your next gathering, potatoes in the seafood boil are a great place to start!

• Sausages- Sausages in a seafood boil make for an exciting dinner! You get a delicious combination of seafood and savory andouille sausages, and the spices add flavor and heat that will tantalize your taste buds. Sausages are the perfect substitute for crab if you're not too keen on its texture or prefer a heartier protein. Whatever your reason for adding the sausages to the seafood boil, we guarantee it's sure to be delicious and worth incorporating into your culinary repertoire!

• Seafood boil Seasoning- This is where the Cajun seasoning and crab oil seasoning come together but you don’t have to necessarily buy the one out of the store. I will show you how to make below.

More Ingredients

• Fresh shrimp- Fresh shrimp seafood boil is a delicious feast sure to excite your taste buds! It's the perfect way to enjoy a night with family and friends. Freshly-caught shrimp, brisket chunks, red potatoes, corn on the cob, onions, and spices are simmered in salty ocean water for an hour – resulting in juicy flavor explosions!

• Fresh seafood boil cooks up a flavorful and affordable party dish that everyone can enjoy. From savory, buttery shrimp to crunchy vegetables, the meal always satisfies people. So get ready for a taste sensation and make this fresh seafood boil the centerpiece of your next gathering!

• Corn- I used frozen corn in my recipe, but you can use fresh corn if you like.

• Chicken Broth- Try not to use water. The chicken broth will add more flavor.

• Seafood remaining ingredients that allow for some incredibly delicious seafood are old bay and garlic cloves.

A full list of ingredients can be found in the recipe card below.

How To Make a Seafood Boil

The recipe isn’t complicated at all. We know that I love a quick meal. The most significant part of this seafood boil is boiling the water.

After you boil your water, add your seasoning along with all the remaining seafood except the crab legs. The crab legs cook rather quickly, so you will want to add them last. I used snow crab legs in this seafood boil recipe. You can use any that suits you best.

• Fill your pot with cups of cold water or flavorful broth. Next, add your seasoning in and stir. Allow water to come to a rolling boil.

• Add your butter, sausages, onions, corn, and potatoes. Cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes become tender. Take them out of the pot and set them to the side.

• Add in your snow crab legs and plump shrimp to the same pot and cook for 5-8 minutes or until the shrimp cooks.

• Serve

Substitutions

• Dungeness crab legs- if you don’t have snow crab legs, then you can use these. Don’t go for the king crab legs, as they may take much longer to cook properly for. If you want to have a real low country boil you cannot overcook the seafood! Lol

Variations

• Lobster Tails- You can add all types of seafood to this southern seafood boil, such as lobster tails. You can cook them just as you cooked the shrimp.

• Yellow Onion- Adding onions will add great flavor to your seafood boil.

• Cajun Seafood Boil- To spice things up in this low country boil, add in a ton of cajun seasoning to make it spicy.

• Seafood Boil Sauce- make a delicious seafood boil sauce. I have that recipe linked here.

Equipment

If you're looking to have a fantastic seafood boil, the right equipment is a must! Equipment like a large stockpot, plus appropriate utensils such as seafood crackers or seafood forks, and a long spoon for the big ol’ pot are essential to ensure you're having a successful and enjoyable night.

Storage For Seafood Boil

Storing leftover seafood boil can seem like a chore, but it doesn't have to be. Following simple rules ensures that your next seafood boil is even tastier than the last. Make sure that you seal the leftovers tightly in an airtight oven bag or ziplock bag. and refrigerate them as soon as possible. Storing them in the fridge will ensure they stay fresh and delicious for days after your meal. If you don't anticipate eating all of the leftovers, consider freezing them for later use. That way, you'll always have a stash of delicious seafood boil at hand!

Tips For Southern Seafood Boil

• Don’t allow the cooking time to go over on your crab lebs. If you boil them for too long the shell will become softened and the crabmeat will be hard to remove.

• The potatoes will be softened tremendously if you allow them to boil over the allotted time. Please pay close attention to them. You want tender potatoes.

How to serve Seafood Boil

Seafood is meant to be served with some type of cajun butter. This boil can be served outside on a table with seafood bags under the food. Here in the south, we do not eat or pour our seafood onto newspapers. That's not sanitary. Instead, use a plastic bag; once everyone is done, you will have an easy cleanup.

How To Reheat Seafood Boil

I bet you wonder how to reheat your low country boil. Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered. You can reheat your seafood in 2 ways. One is in the oven, and the other is in the microwave. I hardly ever reheat in the oven, just in case you want to.

I will tell you how to reheat it in the oven. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and sit your food inside. Make sure you have placed your seafood on an oven-safe dish. Allow the seafood to sit in the oven for 15 minutes or until it reaches your desired temperature.

For the microwave, place it in the oven for about 1 ½ minute.

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In Conclusion

This low country boil should definitely on your dinner table tonight or at your next seafood party!!

Well, until next time, Folks!

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Last Updated on September 14, 2023 by Ronalyn Alston | Published: September 13, 2023