Crab Boil Recipe
This Crab Boil Recipe is a flavorful and simple seafood feast, combining fresh crabs with aromatic spices and vegetables for a delightful coastal-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 live blue crabs
- 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
- 4 ears of corn, cut into halves
- 1 lb small red potatoes
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup sea salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
- Water, enough to fill a large pot
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add Old Bay seasoning, sea salt, garlic, onion, lemon, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Add the potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the corn and sausage to the pot, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Carefully add the live crabs to the pot and cook for 10–12 minutes until crabs turn bright red and are cooked through.
- Drain the water and transfer the crab, vegetables, and sausage to a large serving platter or newspaper-covered table.
- Drizzle the melted butter over everything and add hot sauce if desired.
- Toss gently to coat and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For an extra kick, serve with a side of tangy cocktail sauce or garlic aioli. Leftovers make great crab salad sandwiches the next day!
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