Southern-Style Spicy Seafood Boil Bowl
This spicy seafood boil bowl combines shrimp, crab, potatoes, and corn, all flavored with a vibrant spice blend for a delightful Southern experience.
Ingredients
Seafood and Vegetables
- 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound crab legs (snow or king)
- 2 ears corn, cut into 3 sections
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper adjust to your heat tolerance
- 1/4 cup butter for flavor
- 1 lemon cut into wedges for serving
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnishing
Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning or your preferred seafood seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by giving your shrimp a good rinse and pat them dry.
- Clean the crab legs and cut the corn and potatoes as mentioned.
Cooking
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a rolling boil. Add the baby potatoes and cook for about 10-12 minutes until fork-tender.
- Once the potatoes are ready, toss in the corn and boil for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and crab legs, followed by the minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir gently and let everything simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add in lemon wedges just before serving to brighten up the flavors.
Serving
- Dish out your seafood boil bowl and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with extra lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Adjust the cayenne if you're not a fan of spice. Save the broth for future use in soups or sauces. This dish is best enjoyed as a communal meal.