Crab Boil

Crab Boil
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    111

Embark on a culinary adventure with this Crab Boil, a symphony of flavors from the sea and garden. Succulent Dungeness crabs mingle with sweet corn, savory andouille sausage, and tender potatoes in a spiced broth, creating a feast fit for sharing.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    46 g
  • Cholesterol
    83 mg
  • Fiber
    9 g
  • Protein
    34 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    4890 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare Ingredients (5 minutes): Wash and scrub the red potatoes. Slice the andouille sausage. Quarter the onions. Shuck and halve the corn.

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Recipe View Build the Broth (10 minutes): In a large stockpot, bring approximately 2 gallons of water to a rolling boil.

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Recipe View Infuse the Flavors (30 minutes): Add the potatoes, sausage, onions, corn, and seafood seasoning to the boiling water. Reduce heat to medium and boil until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.

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Recipe View Cook the Crab (10 minutes): Gently lower the Dungeness crabs into the pot. Ensure they are fully submerged. Increase heat slightly to maintain a gentle boil. Cook until the crab shells turn a vibrant red and the meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

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Recipe View Drain and Serve (5 minutes): Carefully drain the pot, reserving some of the flavorful broth if desired. Arrange the crabs, potatoes, sausage, corn, and onions on a large platter or serving surface. Ladle some of the broth over the seafood boil. Serve immediately and enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a head of garlic, halved horizontally, to the boil.
Adjust the amount of seafood seasoning to your preference.
Other seafood like shrimp or crawfish can be added during the last 5-7 minutes of cooking.
Serve with crusty bread and melted butter for dipping.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 37 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Ozella Okon

    This was so much fun to make and eat! Everyone loved it.

  • Jessie Dicki

    I added some extra garlic and a splash of beer to the broth – delicious!

  • Maurine Swift

    The timing was perfect; the crab was cooked perfectly.

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