Tips For This Recipe
- In place of water use broth or even beer.
- Yes, you can use frozen seafood, stir them in at the end of cook time same as you would raw.
- If you don’t want to use store-bought Old Bay seasoning, use the homemade blend in the recipe box.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Southern Seafood Boil
A seafood boil more than a meal in the South, it’s a tradition. This classic seafood recipe is meant for sharing. Grab your favorite seafood, potatoes, sausage, corn, and onions for this easy & fun one-pot meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Seafood (2 pounds total of your preferred seafood)
- 1/3 cup Old Bay seasoning
- 16 ounces smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch rounds
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 4 ears corn, cut in half
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 large lemon, cut into quarters
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with the water. If you don’t have a pot large enough, or use 2 pots and divide the ingredients in half. Add the Old Bay seasoning, garlic, lemon, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Add the red potatoes, sausage, and onion to the pot. Return to a boil. Cook 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the seafood & corn. Cook 5-10 minutes or until the seafood is cooked through.
- Drain the food through a colander & discard all the liquid. Serve on newspaper or a platter.
Homemade Old Bay Seasoning
