Seafood boil
Home Recipe: oven baked seafood boil 😋
👩🏻 Home Recipe 🍳
Occasion & Servings: easy dinner idea 💡
6 or more servings
Ingredient 1 & Portion: 1lb of peeled and deveined shrimp 🦐
Ingredient 2 & Portion: 1/2 bag of red potatoes
Ingredient 3 & Portion: 4-6 corn on the cob (you can cut them in half depending on size of corn) 🌽
Ingredient 4 & Portion: 1/2 pound of sausage cut into pieces
Ingredient 5 & Portion: 1 lemon 🍋
Detailed Steps: set oven to 400.
in a oven safe dish add your washed and cut in half red potatoes,
add about a cup of chicken broth to the bottom of the pan. Bake for about 15 mins covered.
While that’s in the oven wash your shrimp, cut your sausage and corn.
Once the 15 mins is up add your corn with half cut and squeezed lemon to the pan with potatoes covered for another 15 mins.
Then fry your cut sausage add a spoonful of minced garlic for the extra flavor once done add to your pan with the drippings.
(If your potato’s still aren’t getting tender enough, add more chicken broth or butter and bake for another 15 mins)once the potatoes are tender you add the shrimp last for 10 mins!
When done let rest for 20 mins.
Additional tips/notes: I season everything each time before adding it to the oven dish with (season to your liking! I just love the spice)
Teaspoon of all:
Parsley
Paprika
Red pepper flakes
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Pepper
1 tablespoon:
Old bay
Ranch seasoning
A seafood boil is a classic favorite, especially in gatherings, and this oven-baked version makes it simpler and less messy. Seafood boils traditionally feature a variety of seafood like shrimp, crab, and mussels, along with vegetables like corn and potatoes. The secret to a great seafood boil lies in the seasoning — a mix including Old Bay, garlic powder, and spices, which not only enhance the taste but also add an aromatic touch. When preparing your seafood boil, it's essential to ensure that the shrimp is fresh and properly cleaned. Optionally, adding some white wine in the broth can elevate the flavors, adding depth and richness. Additionally, while gathering ingredients, feel free to substitute or add other seafood types, like clams or crawfish, to cater to your guests' preferences. After the boil, serve the seafood with melted butter and fresh lemon wedges for added zest. To keep the experience informal, spread newspaper on the table and dump the seafood directly on it for a fun, interactive meal. Whether it's for a family dinner or a fun party with friends, this seafood boil recipe is bound to impress and satisfy everyone!
