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seafood boil with crab legs and shrimp

Seafood Boil with Crab Legs and Shrimp: 7 Flavorful Secrets


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A flavorful seafood boil featuring crab legs and shrimp.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of crab legs
  • 2 pounds of shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 quarts of water
  • 1/4 cup of seafood seasoning
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 4 ears of corn, cut in halves
  • 1 pound of baby potatoes
  • 1/2 cup of butter

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
  2. Add seafood seasoning and lemon halves.
  3. Add baby potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Add corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Add crab legs and shrimp, cooking for 3-5 minutes until shrimp are pink.
  6. Drain the pot and serve with melted butter.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Use fresh seafood for best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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