Easy and Delicious Seafood Boil Recipe for Family Fun
This easy and delicious seafood boil recipe is perfect for family fun, featuring tender seafood, creamy potatoes, smoky sausage, and sweet corn, all seasoned with Old Bay and served with a rich butter broth. It's a quick and flavorful meal that brings everyone to the table.
Equipment
- large pot
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 lemons (quartered)
- lemon (sliced into wedges for garnish)
- ½ cup Old Bay seasoning
- 8 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1 onion (peeled and cut into 6 pieces)
- 1 pound small Yukon gold potatoes (halved)
- 4 ears corn on the cob (cut into 3-4 inch pieces)
- 3 lobster tails
- 1 pound clams (scrubbed)
- 1 pound crab legs (pre-cooked)
- 1 pound smoked sausage (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Sauce
- 1 cup reserved broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
Garnish
- chopped parsley
- lemon wedges
- Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Quarter 2 lemons and slice the remaining one into wedges for garnish.
- Fill a large pot with 14-16 cups of water. Add the 2 lemon quarters, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, and onion. Bring to a boil.
- Add potatoes to the pot and cook for 8 minutes.
- Add lobster tails and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add clams, crab legs, and corn to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and sausage to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the seafood mixture, reserving 1 cup of the broth. Melt the butter and whisk it into the reserved broth.
- Pour the broth over the seafood. Garnish with chopped parsley, lemon wedges, and additional Old Bay seasoning. Serve immediately.
Sauce Preparation
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan. Whisk the melted butter into 1 cup of the reserved seafood broth to create the sauce.
Serving
- Garnish the seafood boil with chopped parsley, lemon wedges, and extra Old Bay seasoning. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
Cooking times can vary. Discard any clams that do not open after cooking. Serve immediately as seafood is highly perishable.