How to Make a Seafood Boil at Home – A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something special about sharing a big, flavorful meal with the people you love. Imagine juicy shrimp, tender crab legs, sweet corn, and smoky sausage all cooked together in one pot with a rich Cajun-inspired seasoning. This recipe shows you how to recreate that coastal dining experience right in your kitchen. With a mix of fresh seafood, hearty vegetables, and buttery spices, it’s the perfect dish for family gatherings, summer cookouts, or any time you want to bring a taste of the coast to your table.

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How to Make a Seafood Boil at Home – A Step-by-Step Guide

Author: contact.proteinmeals Cooking Method: biginner Cuisine: French Courses: SeaFood

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 40 mins Rest Time 5 mins Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Estimated Cost: $ 50 Calories: 650

Best Season: Summer, holidays, family celebrations

Description

Learn how to make a seafood boil at home with shrimp, crab, corn, and Cajun seasoning. Step-by-step instructions, ingredient list, cooking tips, and FAQs included.

Ingredients

Servings

• Large shrimp (shell-on)
• Crab legs (king or snow)
• 1 or Mussels clams lb
• Smoked sausage (sliced)
• 1 potatoes Red lb
• Corn on the cob (halved)
• Butter (unsalted)
• 3 Bay Old seasoning tbsp
• 2 seasoning Cajun tbsp
• Garlic (minced)
• Lemon (halved)
• 3 leaves Bay
• Fresh parsley (chopped)
• Salt To taste

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare the Pot
2. Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil.
3. Add salt, bay leaves, lemon halves, Old Bay, and Cajun seasoning.
4. Step 2: Cook the Potatoes & Corn
5. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Add corn and sausage, continue boiling for another 10 minutes.
7. Step 3: Add the Seafood
8. Add crab legs and mussels/clams. Cook for 5 minutes.
9. Add shrimp last, cooking for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque.
10. Step 4: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
11. In a pan, melt butter with garlic, parsley, and a pinch of Cajun spice.
12. Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
13. Drain the pot and spread contents on a large tray or newspaper-lined table.
14. Pour garlic butter over everything.
15. Serve with lemon wedges and extra seasoning.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 600kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 32g50%

Sodium 2200mg92%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Dietary Fiber 5g20%

Protein 38g76%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

You can swap crab legs with lobster tails or crawfish for variation.

Adjust seasoning depending on spice preference.

Leftovers can be reheated by steaming, not microwaving, to keep seafood tender.

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