Description
A flavorful and fun seafood boil served in a bag, perfect for gatherings and outdoor feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds shrimp, deveined and shelled
- 1 pound crab legs
- 1 pound mussels, cleaned
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 pound corn on the cob, cut into thirds
- 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the baby potatoes. Cook for about 10 minutes until they are tender.
- Add corn to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp, crab legs, mussels, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, and the juice of one lemon. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.
- Drain the mixture and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the seafood and vegetable mixture. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare large heat-safe bags or parchment paper and divide the seafood boil mixture into bags.
- Seal the bags tightly and serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to add other seafood like clams or lobster for variety.
- Adjust the amount of Old Bay seasoning based on your spice preference.
- For a more flavorful broth, add some chicken or vegetable stock to the water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
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