Ultimate Crab Boil Recipes

LOUISIANA CRAB BOIL

Steps:

• Rinse your Crabs off and place them in a large ice chest with the plug unplugged, so the crabs don't drown from melted ice. Pour 1 bag of ice over the crabs. This step is necessary. Pouring ice over the Crabs and immersing them will cause them to be dormant, so they don't lose their claws. Let the crabs sit on the ice for at least 1 hour before cooking them.
• d="instruction-step-2″>2. Pour 7 gallons of water into the boiling pot, add the bag of seasoning, the bottle of liquid seasoning, and lemon juice in the pot. Stir seasonings, then place the sausage, potatoes (we boil the potatoes in the netted bag it comes in), mushrooms, onions, garlic, lemons in the strainer basket and place into the boiling pot until the water comes to a boil.
• d="instruction-step-3″>3. Once the water comes to a boil, lift the strainer basket out of the water then pour the crabs into the basket and place back into the water.
• d="instruction-step-4″>4. Add the Corn and Celery to the pot. Doesn't it look delicious? You can use any sausage you like. And omit anything you don't like.
• nstruction-step-5″>5. Let the crabs and the other ingredients in the boiling pot cook for 10 minutes once they come to a boil.
• nstruction-step-6″>6. Once the Blue Crabs and the other ingredients are finished cooking turn off the propane burner and pour the remaining bag of ice into the pot. Let the crabs sit in the pot for 20 minutes before removing them from the pot. * Please keep children and animals away from the pot when cooking and when removing hot food.
• nstruction-step-7″>7. Using thick gloves or oven mitts carefully remove the strainer basket from the pot and pour the contents of the basket onto a table covered with newspaper or pour everything onto a seafood cooling rack.
• nstruction-step-8″>8. Turn the crab's belly side up. This keeps the juice from leaking out which keeps the crabs from drying out. Feeds 4-6 people depending on how much they eat! Make sure to grab lots of paper towels and your favorite beverage before sitting down to eat your Crabs. Enjoy!

ULTIMATE SEAFOOD BOIL

Steps:

• Make sure that all the seafood, herbs, and etc are nice and clean.
• Slice up 2 large lemons, and one large onion, then toss them into a large pan.
• Toss in the Italian parsley, fresh thyme, dill, and cloves of garlic.
• Now add in 1 stick of salted butter, 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of creole seasoning in the large pot.
• Pour in 16 cups of cool water, and place the pot over high heat.
• Bring the water to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium high.
• Let cook for 45 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium.
• Now fish out all the herbs and etc ( or as much as you can).
• Add in the andouille sausage, and corn. Let cook for 15 minutes.
• Next add in the potatoes, and cook for 10 minutes.
• Start adding in the crab legs & claws, and the lobster tails. Cook for 15 minutes.
• Now toss in the shrimp, and turn the heat off!
• Let sit for 10 minutes.
• While the seafood boil is sitting, we can make our creole spiced garlic sauce.
• Combine the butter, minced garlic, hot sauce, lemon juice, creole seasoning, paprika, and parsley flakes into a sauce pan, and place it over medium heat.
• Once the butter is melted, stir the ingredients, and reduce the heat to low.
• Let cook for 10 minutes.
• You can pour the sauce over the seafood boil, or use to dip!
• Enjoy!

CRAB BOIL

Steps:

• In a small stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the artichokes, sausage and onions until lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Add 12 cups (3 quarts) water, the potatoes, crab boil spice mix, salt, hot sauce, pepper, bay leaves and jalapenos. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, add the corn and cover. Cook until the corn is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the crab and cook about 7 minutes. Strain the boil through a colander. Plate immediately on a large serving dish. Garnish with sliced green onions or your favorite fresh herb. Serve with the Garlic Bread.
• Position an oven rack in the top of the oven and preheat the broiler.
• In a small bowl, mix the butter together with the Parmesan, parsley, garlic and scallions; add hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Spread the butter mixture on both halves of the baguette. Place on a sheet pan and toast under the broiler, about 2 minutes.

CRAB BOIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add potatoes, sausages, onions, corn, and seafood seasoning. Cook mixture at a boil until the potatoes are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
• Gently drop crabs into the boiling mixture; cook until the crabmeat is cooked through, at least 10 minutes. Drain water.

ULTIMATE CRAB BOIL

Steps:

• When we have a small catch we usually will steam the crabs instead of boiling - this would simply mean you place the vinegar in the bottom of the pot and add 2 - 3 cups of water just to get a steam going - the vinegar helps the crab meat come out of the shell easier. Steam for approximately 27 minutes.
• If you were boiling, you would just add all the ingredients to the pot adding enough water to cover the crabs- bring to a boil and throw in the live crabs. Cook for 12 minutes, drain and allow to rest before devouring.
• The ingredients that are listed below the bay leaves are all done to taste, using anywhere between 1/4 tsp to 1 tablespoons.

ULTIMATE OLD BAY SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• In a very large pot (12-quart) combine the water, beer (if using), Old Bay seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes, onions and garlic and cook for 8 minutes.
• Add the sliced sausage and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add the corn and cook for 7 minutes. Make sure to gently stir everything together after each addition of ingredients.
• Stir in the shrimp and cook until pink, about 4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp at this point, or else they'll become rubbery.
• Once done, carefully drain the cooking liquid and then turn out the shrimp boil onto a very large platter, a large baking sheet or onto a table that has been lined with newspaper or brown butcher paper. Sprinkle with more Old Bay seasoning if desired. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!

CLASSIC CRAB BOIL

Steps:

• Place first 7 ingredients on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. , In a large stockpot, bring water, salt, lemon juice, cayenne and spice bag to a boil. Using tongs, add crab to stockpot; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until shells turn bright red, about 15 minutes. , Using tongs, remove crab from pot. Run under cold water or plunge into ice water. Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.

CAROLINA CRAB BOIL

Steps:

• In a stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown sausage. Stir in broth, water, beer, seafood seasoning and bay leaves. Add vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Add crab; heat through. Drain; remove bay leaves. Transfer to a serving bowl; season with pepper.