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Seafood Boil


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A delicious seafood boil packed with flavors and fresh ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 3/4 cup old bay seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
  • 2 pounds new potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (quartered)
  • 2 large yellow onions (quartered)
  • 2 pounds kielbasa (chopped)
  • 1 pound clams (scrubbed)
  • 8 ears corn (halved)
  • 3 pounds large shrimp (peeled)
  • 1 cup seafood boil sauce
  • 2 small lemons (quartered)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Add 6 quarts of water to a 12-quart pot, along with bay leaves, salt, peppercorns, and the old bay seasoning. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add potatoes and cook for 7-8 minutes.
  3. Add sausage, clams, and onions, and boil for five more minutes.
  4. Give the boiling liquid a taste test and add more salt or Old Bay seasoning, if needed.
  5. Add corn and continue boiling until cooked and the potatoes are tender.
  6. Add the shrimp and simmer until no longer pink, around one minute.
  7. Drain everything.
  8. Transfer the shrimp boil to a large serving dish and dust with more old bay seasoning.
  9. Drizzle the seafood boil sauce over the top.
  10. Decorate with fresh parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, let the boil rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1500mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg