Classic Seafood Boil

Dive into the ultimate taste of summer with this **Classic Seafood Boil**, a hearty and flavorful feast perfect for gatherings. Brimming with succulent **shrimp**, tender **snow crab legs**, fresh **clams**, savory **smoked sausage**, and hearty vegetables like **red potatoes** and **corn on the cob**, this one-pot wonder is seasoned to perfection with **Old Bay**, **garlic**, and **fresh lemons**. Ready in just one hour, this crowd-pleasing meal is simmered together for maximum flavor and served family-style on a platter—or right on the table for a rustic, hands-on experience. Drizzled with buttery goodness and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s the ultimate seafood boil to share with friends and family. Pair it with crusty bread, tangy sauces, or a cold drink for a seaside-inspired celebration!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Large shrimp, deveined and shell-on
• 2 pounds Snow crab legs
• 2 pounds Fresh clams, scrubbed and rinsed
• 1 pound Smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound Red potatoes, halved
• 4 ears Corn on the cob, cut into thirds
• 1 cup Old Bay seasoning
• 3 pieces Lemons, halved
• 6 pieces Garlic cloves, smashed
• 3 pieces Bay leaves
• 0.5 cup Kosher salt
• 0.5 cup Butter, melted
• 0.25 cup Parsley, chopped
• 8 quarts Water

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large stockpot with 8 quarts of water, place over high heat and bring to a rapid boil.

Step 2

Once boiling, add Old Bay seasoning, kosher salt, garlic cloves, bay leaves, and the juice of 2 lemons, then toss in the lemon halves.

Step 3

Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes or until starting to soften.

Step 4

Stir in the corn pieces and smoked sausage; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 5

Next, add the clams and crab legs to the pot. Cook until the clams open, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Add shrimp to the pot and cook until pink and opaque, around 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Immediately turn off the heat and drain the seafood and vegetables, discarding the bay leaves and lemon halves.

Step 8

Transfer the boiled seafood and vegetables to a large platter or spread them out on a paper-covered table.

Step 9

Drizzle with melted butter, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and garnish with remaining lemon halves.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy with crusty bread or your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(12944.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6582.5

Total Fat 261.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 110.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 3327.5mg	0%
Sodium 97322.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 372.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.2g	0%
Total Sugars 78.9g
Protein 719.6g	0%

Vitamin D 58.1IU	0%
Calcium 2863.0mg	0%
Iron 153.6mg	0%
Potassium 17239.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.0%

Protein: 42.8%

Carbs: 22.2%