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lori's low-country seafood boil

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Recipe by
Lori L (JostLori)
@jostlori
San Diego

My first crab boil was at the Cracked Crab in Pismo Beach. What an experience that was! This is my attempt to recreate it, even though I'm using somewhat different seafood and this is low-country style. Seafood Boils are customizable to your taste and what looks good at the fish market. I often substitute mussels for the clams, and always add crawfish when they're available. Roger Wood sausage is a Southern staple from Savannah and my favorite. But you can use any smoked sausage you prefer. This is really good with Andouille sausage, which takes it in a more Louisiana direction.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lori's low-country seafood boil

  • 1
    lemon, halved
  • 1 lg
    onion, peeled and quartered
  • 3 clove
    garlic, smashed
  • low sodium Old Bay seasoning
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/2 lb
    Roger Wood lumberjack smoked sausage
  • 8
    baby red potatoes
  • 2
    ears fresh corn, halved
  • 3/4 lb
    dungeness crab (2 clusters)
  • 3/4 lb
    extra large shrimp, unpeeled
  • 3/4 lb
    littleneck clams
  • DIPPING BUTTER
  • 1/2 c
    butter, melted
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp
    parsley, chopped

How To Make lori's low-country seafood boil

  • 1
    Fill a large pot with water. It should be deep enough to cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Add the lemon and onion. Add Old Bay seasoning to taste. For this much seafood, I usually add about 1/4 cup. It should not be bland, but not everbearing either. Add salt to taste. Boil for 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Add the smoked sausage. Boil for 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Add the potatoes. Boil for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, make the dipping butter by melting the butter and combining with the garlic and parsley. Set aside.
  • 4
    Add the corn and dungeness crab. Boil 5 more minutes.
  • 5
    Add the shrimp and clams, making sure they are covered by the liquid. Boil until shrimp turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
  • 6
    Drain. Dump the drained boil onto a table covered with butcher paper or newspaper. Serve with the melted butter, seafood crackers and picks, and plenty of warm bread. Put a roll of paper towels on the table, as you'll need plenty of them! Put out bowls for the shells and bibs if you think you'll get messy (hint... you will).
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