The Crab Boil Recipe
Fresh seafood boiled in a special seasoning.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add 1 cup of Old Bay seasoning, 1 tablespoon of black peppercorns, and 3 bay leaves to the boiling water.
- 3
- 4
After 10 minutes, add the corn halves and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- 5
Next, add the king crab legs and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 6
Finally, add the shrimp and mussels, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the mussels open up and the shrimp turn pink.
- 7
While the seafood is cooking, prepare lemon wedges by cutting the lemons into wedges.
Serving
- 8
Drain and Serve
Carefully drain the seafood and vegetables using a colander.
- 9
Arrange on a Platter
Transfer the seafood and vegetables to a serving platter. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
- 10
Garnish
Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.