Seafood Boil Recipe
shrimp, clams, kielbasa, potato, corn, herbs, Chesapeake broth
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables
Broth and Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Thoroughly rinse the shrimp and clams under cold water. Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. Cut the kielbasa into 1-inch slices. Wash the potatoes and cut them into quarters. Husk the corn and cut each ear into halves.
Cooking
- 2
Make the Broth
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 3 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning, 4 crushed garlic cloves, and 2 bay leaves. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the pot and add the lemon halves. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Cook the Potatoes
Add the quartered potatoes to the boiling broth and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender but firm.
- 4
- 5
Add Seafood
Finally, add the shrimp and clams to the pot. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the clams have opened. Discard any clams that do not open.
- 6
Finish and Serve
Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley. Serve the seafood boil hot, directly from the pot, or transfer to a large serving platter.