Shrimp And Crab Boil Recipe Old Bay
If you're in the mood for a delicious seafood feast, a shrimp and crab boil seasoned with Old Bay is the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings. This famous spice blend, made up of a mixture of celery salt, red pepper, black pepper, and paprika, adds a unique flavor to seafood dishes like this boil.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound snow crab legs
- 1 pound red potatoes, halved
- 4 ears of corn, cut into thirds
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups water
Begin by preparing all of your ingredients. Rinse the shrimp and crab legs with cold water and set aside. Wash and halve the potatoes, cut the corn into thirds, chop the onion, and mince the garlic. Slice the lemon into rounds and set aside.
Instructions:
- In a large pot, combine 8 cups of water, Old Bay seasoning, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the potatoes, onion, garlic, and lemon. Reduce the heat to medium and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the corn and crab legs to the pot and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and let cook for 3-4 minutes or until they turn pink.
- Remove the pot from the heat and drain the water. Serve the shrimp and crab boil hot with lemon slices and additional Old Bay seasoning if desired.
This recipe serves around 4-6 people depending on portion sizes. It's perfect for a summer cookout or a cozy night in with family and friends.
Tips:
- To save time, you can use frozen pre-cooked crab legs instead of fresh ones.
- If you like your boil spicier, add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the pot.
- Use a strainer or slotted spoon to remove the seafood and vegetables from the pot to avoid overcooking them.
- For a healthier option, swap out the potatoes for sweet potatoes or add some green beans or asparagus to the mix.
With this simple and easy-to-follow recipe, you'll have a mouth-watering shrimp and crab boil seasoned with Old Bay that everyone will love. So dig in and enjoy!
