Our Family - Crab Seafood Boil

Do you have an upcoming "Family & Friend" gathering and you want to try something NEW? Then add a little FUN and GOOD Eating with this recipe "Our Family - Crab Seafood Boil".

With this recipe everyone gets to be a part of the fun. Our Crab Seafood Boils have been successful with groups up to 25 family members. Everyone brings something to throw in the pot!

It's been one of our all time favorite Family Gathering meals for over 10 years.

Give it a try!

Be CREATIVE and PERSONALIZE your Family Crab Boil & share it with us!

* I am including how to adjust the amounts of ingredients to fit the size of your group. *

Ingredients for + 16 Adult Family Members

• 10 lbs = crab legs - frozen
• 4 lbs = large shrimp - frozen prefer peeled
• 4 packages 12 -16 oz. = kielbasa / sauage
• 8 lbs = potatoes
• 2 - 8 piece pkg = corn on the cob - frozen
• 5 lbs = carrots
• 5 medium = onions
• 2 bunches/bulbs = garlic
• 2 - 3oz bag/pouch = "Crab Boil in Bag" Zatarian
• 2 sticks = butter (1 to add to the pot & 1 for the table to butter the corn)
• 4 gallons = water (optional - in place of one gallon of water you can use 12 cans -12oz beer)

Equipment

• burner
• propane tank
• lighter
• large pot / (keg)
• tongs - extra long
• spoon - extra long
• sharp cutting knives
• cutting board
• timer/watch
• mitts or hot pads (2 minimum)
• paper towels
• plastic table cloth/shower curtain
• newspaper /cardboard box
• large table (area) for dumping crab boil with cooked

1/2 - 1lb @ adult = crab legs - frozen

1/4 lb @ adult = large shrimp peeled - frozen

1 pkg @ 4 adults = kielbasa / sausage packages 12 -16 oz.

1 lb medium potatoes @ 3 adult = potatoes - (3 med potatoes @ lb)

1 small cob @ adult = corn on the cob - frozen (you can use fresh cobs)

1 lb @3 adults = carrots

1 medium @ gallon of water = onions

1 bunch/bulb @ 2 gallons of water = garlic

1 - 3 oz bag/pouch @ 2 gallons of water = "Crab Boil in Bag" Zatarian ( adjust to your taste)

1 stick @ pot = butter

+/- 1 gallons @ 4 adults= water (Make sure you can cover your ingredients)

(optional - in place of one gallon of water you can use 12 cans -12oz beer)

These are estimates that we have used over the years. Remember to use your own judgement based on the appetites of your guest. We are a hearty eating crew and we always have plenty to go around! These are photos from additional boils.

- Use a pot that is large enough to fill the pot 2/3 with water. There needs to be room to add the ingredients.

• Add the "Crab in Bag" Pouches.
• Bring to a boil BEFORE Adding the vegetables.

- When using 4 gallons of water/beer mixture it takes approximately 40-45 minutes to bring to a boil. So we start the water heating up while we prep the ingredients. Once the water has started to boil then you will be adding the ingredients.

- Tip - Secure your area for safety. With many toddlers, we choose to place a boundary around the pot with wooden stakes and a yellow rope.

- As you see in the photos we use a keg for our boils. We have also used the pot many use to deep fry turkeys in.

Kielbasa / Sausage = Cut into 2" pieces.

Potatoes = Cut into quarters.

Carrots = Cut into 2" pieces.

Onion = Cut in half.

Garlic = Separate the cloves, trim & peel and then cut cloves in half.

**Keep Seafood & Meats on ice until ready to add to the boil.

Add the Potatoes, Onions, Garlic -

Cook for 20 minutes

*Check that the potatoes are STARTING to get tender. If not, then add additional time now - NOT later.

Add the Carrots -

Cook for 4 more minutes

Add the Corn on the Cob -

Cook for 3 more minutes

Add Sausage -

Cook 3 minutes

Add Crab & Shrimp -

Cook 10 minutes

Turn the Heat Off.

Allow the pot to COOL enough to drain the water from the pot.

Pour the ingredients from the pot on to a large covered surface.

We cover our table with a plastic table cloth/shower curtain and then newspaper or cardboard to absorb the excess liquids.

EAT & ENJOY!

(Note: This boil is not including corn. Guests did not arrive with the corn but we enjoyed!)