How to Make Seafood Boil Bag: 5 Easy Steps
Want a restaurant-quality seafood feast at home? Seafood Boil Bag are the answer! Learn the best ingredients and cooking secrets today.
Ingredients
- shrimp shell-on (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- snow crab legs or king crab
- mussels or clams
- corn cobs cut into halves
- baby potatoes unpeeled
- smoked sausage sliced
- lemon quartered
- Seasoning and Sauce
- unsalted butter
- minced garlic
- Old Bay seasoning or Cajun blend
- paprika
- cayenne pepper adjust to your heat level
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Boil the Basics
- Start with the corn and potatoes. In a large pot, boil them for about 10 minutes until they’re halfway cooked.
Step 2: Melt the Magic Butter
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in garlic, Old Bay, paprika, and cayenne. Let it sizzle gently
Step 3: Build the Bag
- Lay your seafood boil bag flat and start layering. Potatoes and corn go first, followed by sausage, then seafood on top. Drizzle that buttery sauce generously don’t be shy.
Step 4: Bake or Boil
- You can cook the Seafood Boil Bag two ways:
- In the oven: Place the bag on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes.
- On the stove: Simmer in a pot with a few inches of water for about 20 minutes make sure the bag is heat-safe.
Step 5: Serve with Style
- Once done, let it rest for 5 minutes. Then comes the best part cut the bag open right on a table lined with parchment paper.
Notes
Nutritional Information
- Calories: ~450 per serving
- Protein: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fat: 24g
- Rich in Omega-3s and Vitamin B12