Seafood Boil 😍
Ingredients:
- 3 lemons, divided
- 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning, plus more for garnish
- 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 (kielbasa or andouille are preferred)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tails on)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions:
- Cut 2 of the lemons into quarters. Slice the remaining lemon into wedges and reserve the wedges for garnish.
- Fill a large pot with 14-16 cups of water. Place the 2 quartered lemons in the water along with the Old Bay seasoning, garlic, and onion. Bring to a boil.
- Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 8 minutes.
- Add the lobster tails and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the clams, crab, and corn, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the seafood mixture from the pot, reserving 1 cup of the broth.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl and whisk it into the reserved broth. Pour the broth over the seafood mixture.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning to taste, then serve immediately.
Gather your friends and family for a delightful Seafood Boil, a feast of flavors from the sea that's perfect for any occasion! 🦐🦞🌽