How to Make King Crab and Shrimp Boil - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a show-stopping seafood dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a gathering with friends and family? Look no further than the King Crab and Shrimp Boil. This delicious and impressive dish is a true feast for the senses, featuring succulent king crab legs, plump shrimp, and an array of savory seasonings and aromatics. Whether you're hosting a summer seafood boil or simply craving a taste of the coast, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings for a truly indulgent...

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Ingredients

  • 6 quarts water, and more as needed
  • ¼ cup seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • 1 pound small red potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or to taste
  • 2 pounds king crab legs
  • 2 cups chopped carrots
  • 1 ½ cups chopped celery
  • 12 pearl onions
  • 1 pound spicy sausage links, cut into rounds
  • 4 ears corn, husked
  • 2 pounds unpeeled shrimp

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring 6 quarts water to a boil in a large stewing pot; add 1/4 cup seafood seasoning. Cook potatoes in seasoned boiling water for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning. Cook crab legs in seasoned boiling water until meat is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Add carrots, celery, and onions to potatoes; cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add sausage and corn; continue boiling for 5 minutes more. Add shrimp and cooked crab legs; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    983 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 578mg
    • Sodium: 3650mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 91g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 358mg
    • Iron: 10mg
    • Potassium: 2167mg