A Taste of the Coast: Sharing My Simple Crab Boil Recipe
A simplified crab boil recipe that delivers all the flavor and fun of a traditional seafood boil, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 8 red potatoes
- 8 andouille sausages, sliced
- 4 onions, quartered
- 2 ears fresh corn, cut into halves
- ½ cup seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or to taste
- 4 whole Dungeness crabs
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add potatoes, sausages, onions, corn, and seafood seasoning to the boiling water.
- Boil until potatoes are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Gently drop crabs into the pot and boil until crabmeat is cooked through, at least 10 minutes.
- Drain and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of seafood seasoning to your liking.
- You can add other seafood, such as shrimp or mussels, to the boil.
- For a spicier boil, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Don't be afraid to experiment and make this recipe your own!