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CRAB BOIL PLATTER WITH EXTRA CORN

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Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds crab legs
  • 1 pound large shrimp, shell-on
  • 1 pound clams
  • 1 pound mussels
  • 4 ears corn on the cob, husked and halved
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

  1. Fill a large stockpot or Dutch oven with water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
  2. Once the water is boiling, add the lemon slices, orange slices, bay leaves, smashed garlic cloves, quartered onion, Old Bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the halved corn on the cob to the pot and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Next, add the crab legs to the pot and let them simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the shrimp, clams, and mussels to the pot and let them simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the clams and mussels have opened.
  6. Once the seafood is cooked through, remove the pot from the heat and drain off the excess liquid.
  7. Transfer the Crab Boil Platter with Extra Corn to a large serving platter or spread it out on a newspaper-lined table for a fun and festive presentation.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
  9. Serve the seafood feast immediately, with plenty of melted butter, lemon wedges, and hot sauce on the side for dipping.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

To make this impressive Crab Boil Platter with Extra Corn, you’ll need:

  • Large stockpot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Serving platter or newspaper

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