Seafood Boil Recipe
Make Seafood Boil Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Seafood
Rinse the shrimp, crab legs, mussels, and clams under cold running water to clean them thoroughly. Set aside in a bowl.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Cut the corn cobs into halves. Mince the garlic cloves and set all the vegetables aside.
Cooking
- 3
Boil the Potatoes
In a large pot, fill with water (about 4 quarts) and add the salt and Old Bay seasoning. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the halved baby potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Add Seafood
Gently add the shrimp, crab legs, mussels, and clams to the pot. Stir gently and let everything cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the mussels and clams have opened.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, carefully drain the pot using a colander. Transfer the seafood and vegetables to a large serving platter. Drizzle melted butter over the seafood boil and garnish with lemon wedges.