Best Seafood Boil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Fill a very large stockpot fitted with a basket insert with about 8 quarts of water, or about halfway full. Squeeze lemons into the water, tossing the halves in too. Add onions, chiles, garlic, thyme, seafood seasoning, kosher salt, and bay leaves; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Stir potatoes into the pot and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Next, add sausage and corn; cook another 5 minutes, making sure everything stays covered with the liquid.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add clams and boil until they open, about 8 minutes. Toss in shrimp and shut off the heat. Cover the pot and let shrimp steep in the flavor for 10 minutes, adding crab in the last 5 minutes (press them into the liquid).'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Drain and spread crab, shrimp, sausage, clams, corn, potatoes, and onions out on a newspaper-covered table or on three large serving trays. Sprinkle with a dusting of Old Bay or provide for individual use.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (14 servings total)

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