Mighty Crab Boil Recipe
A mix of crab, shrimp, and corn, boiled in our special seasoning.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Clean and halve the Dungeness crabs. Devein the shrimp and set aside. Cut the corn on the cob into thirds and halve the red potatoes.
Cooking
- 2
Boil Water
In a large pot, fill with 4 quarts of water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 3
Add Seasoning
Once the water is boiling, add Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, halved lemons, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir to combine and let it boil for 5 minutes.
- 4
Cook Potatoes
Add the halved red potatoes to the boiling water. Cook for 10 minutes or until they start to soften.
- 5
Add Corn
Add the pieces of corn to the pot and continue boiling for an additional 5 minutes.
- 6
Add Crab and Shrimp
Finally, add the cleaned crab halves and deveined shrimp to the pot. Boil for another 5-7 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and the crab is heated through.
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