GARLIC BUTTER SEAFOOD BOIL

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes

Intensity:

• Difficulty Level: Medium

Ingredients:

Seafood Boil:

• 1 lb large shrimp, deveined and shell-on
• 1 lb snow crab legs
• 1 lb clams, cleaned
• 1 lb mussels, cleaned
• 1 lb small red potatoes
• 4 ears of corn, cut into thirds
• 1 smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare Seafood and Vegetables:
   • Rinse the seafood thoroughly and set aside.
   • In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the red potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
   • Add the corn and smoked sausage to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
2. Cook Seafood:
   • Add the shrimp, crab legs, clams, and mussels to the pot. Add the Old Bay seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt and pepper.
   • Squeeze the lemon quarters over the pot and add the garlic. Stir everything together and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked and the clams and mussels have opened. Discard any that do not open.
3. Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce:
   • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
   • Stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, and salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
4. Combine and Serve:
   • Drain the seafood and vegetables from the pot and transfer them to a large serving platter.
   • Pour the garlic butter sauce over the seafood boil and toss to coat evenly.
   • Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges and crusty bread, if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 8 servings):

• Calories: 420 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 24g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 1050mg

Enjoy your delicious and flavorful Garlic Butter Seafood Boil!