How to Make Crab Boil - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab boil is a classic seafood dish that brings together the flavors of the Gulf Coast with a unique blend of spices and herbs. This beloved Southern tradition is perfect for gatherings and summer cookouts, where friends and family come together to enjoy the bounty of the sea.

This recipe is a nod to the traditional crab boils that take place in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast, where whole crabs, corn, potatoes, and other seafood are boiled together in a flavorful broth. The result...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add potatoes, sausages, onions, corn, and seafood seasoning. Boil until potatoes are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • Gently drop crabs into pot and boil until crabmeat is cooked through, at least 10 minutes. Drain and serve.
  • Nutrition

    416 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 4890mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 139mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1277mg