For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a bottle of your favorite beer or a splash of white wine to the boil. Adjust the amount of Old Bay seasoning and serrano chiles to suit your preferred level of spice. Feel free to substitute or add other seafood favorites like lobster tails, mussels, or crawfish.
Best Seafood Boil
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING14 People
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VIEWS27
Dive into a symphony of oceanic flavors with this seafood boil, a communal feast brimming with succulent crab, plump shrimp, and briny clams. Infused with bright lemon, aromatic thyme, and zesty Old Bay seasoning, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, complemented by savory potatoes, sweet corn, and smoky sausage.
Ingridients
Adjust Servings
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate35 g
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Cholesterol324 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein53 g
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Saturated Fat19 g
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Sodium5130 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat43 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
In a large stockpot with a basket insert, combine 8 quarts of water with the halved lemons (squeezed and tossed in), quartered onions, halved serrano chiles, halved garlic heads, thyme bundles, seafood seasoning, kosher salt, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. (5 minutes)
02
Step
10 mins
Reduce heat and simmer the aromatic broth for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (10 minutes)
03
Step
18 mins
Introduce the halved red potatoes to the pot and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. (15-20 minutes)
04
Step
5 mins
Add the kielbasa sausage pieces and halved corn ears, ensuring they are submerged in the flavorful liquid. Cook for another 5 minutes. (5 minutes)
05
Step
8 mins
Gently add the scrubbed littleneck clams and boil until they pop open, approximately 8 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open. (8 minutes)
06
Step
10 mins
Turn off the heat and add the deveined jumbo shrimp. Cover the pot and allow the shrimp to steep in the hot broth for 10 minutes. Incorporate the Alaskan king crab legs during the last 5 minutes, pressing them down into the liquid to warm through. (10 minutes)
07
Step
0 mins
Carefully drain the seafood boil and artfully arrange the crab, shrimp, sausage, clams, corn, potatoes, and onions on a newspaper-covered table or large serving platters.
08
Step
0 mins
Sprinkle generously with a dusting of Old Bay seasoning, or provide individual portions for guests to customize their flavor.
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Constance Hauck
Jun 30, 2025The cooking times were spot-on, and the seafood was perfectly cooked.
Russell Nitzsche
May 6, 2025Next time, I'll double the recipe – it disappeared so fast!
Edgardo Greenholt
Mar 20, 2025This recipe was a huge hit at our family gathering! Everyone raved about the flavors.
Allie Kuhic
Mar 10, 2025I added andouille sausage for an extra kick, and it was amazing!