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King Crab & Shrimp Seafood Boil

King Crab & Shrimp Seafood Boil brings sweet, briny shellfish together with tender red potatoes, spicy sausage, crisp corn, and vegetables in a boldly seasoned broth. Each bite balances buttery crab and juicy shrimp with warm spice and a hint of sweetness from the corn. Perfect for backyard gatherings or casual weekend dinners when you want a festive, hands-on meal.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook40 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
King Crab & Shrimp Seafood Boil
  1. 1

    Assemble all ingredients. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large stewing pot; stir in 1/4 cup seafood seasoning.

  2. 2

    Cook the potatoes in the seasoned boiling water for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning. Cook the crab legs in the seasoned boiling water until the meat is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.

  4. 4

    Add the carrots, celery, and onions to the potatoes; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the sausage and corn; continue boiling for 5 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Add the shrimp and the cooked crab legs; cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.