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

seafood boil

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.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
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
  • 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. 1
    Step 1: Prepare the Pot
  2. 2
    Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil.
  3. 3
    Add salt, bay leaves, lemon halves, Old Bay, and Cajun seasoning.
  4. 4
    Step 2: Cook the Potatoes & Corn
  5. 5
    Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add corn and sausage, continue boiling for another 10 minutes.
  7. 7
    Step 3: Add the Seafood
  8. 8
    Add crab legs and mussels/clams. Cook for 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    Add shrimp last, cooking for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  10. 10
    Step 4: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
  11. 11
    In a pan, melt butter with garlic, parsley, and a pinch of Cajun spice.
  12. 12
    Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
  13. 13
    Drain the pot and spread contents on a large tray or newspaper-lined table.
  14. 14
    Pour garlic butter over everything.
  15. 15
    Serve with lemon wedges and extra seasoning.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 600kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g50%
Sodium 2200mg92%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Protein 38g76%

* 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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