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Ultimate Seafood Boil

6/10/19

Tired of going to the seafood boil restaurants? Make make my Ultimate seafood boil recipe, with my creole garlic sauce!

It’s officially Fish Fry season cousins!! You know what that means right?! It is a MUST that your seafood boil recipe is on POINT! I don’t want y’all out there using that bottled stuff either! I’m going to show you how season your seafood boil, WITHOUT using the store bought seafood boil seasoning- AND it’s going to taste even better!

So if you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I shared a seafood boil recipe a few years back. However, I hav stepped my game up, so I want y’all to step your game up as well with my Ultimate Seafood Boil recipe.

Just like my previous seafood boil recipe, I will NOT be making this deliciousness outside. I will be making it on my stovetop! Unlike my previous recipe I will be using more seafood. sure I will still be using crab, and shrimp, but I will also be tossing in some lobster tails as well!

Also once our ultimate seafood boil is done, we are going to drizzle some delicious creole garlic sauce all over the crab, potatoes, corn, lobster, shrimp, and andouille sausage.

So are y’all ready to make my ultimate seafood boil?? Well check out my video tutorial below, and be sure to print the recipe below!

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Ultimate Seafood Boil

This seafood boil is the best of the best. Tender lobster, shrimp, crab, tons of veggies and a delicious creole garlic seasoning, you'll make the whole party happy with this easy recipe!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun, Creole, Seafood
Keyword Seafood Boil
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

  • 16 cups water
  • 2 large lemons sliced
  • 1 medium size yellow onion sliced
  • 3 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs fresh dill
  • 6-8 cloves garlic
  • 1 stick salted butter
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp creole seasoning
  • 3 lbs king crab legs
  • 2 lb jumbo shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 1 lb crab claws
  • 4-6 lobster tails I used 4 oz lobster tails
  • 2 lbs andouille sausage or your favorite smoked sausage sliced
  • 8 ears of fresh corn each cut into 3 parts
  • 5 medium potatoes I used russet potatoes

Creole Garlic Sauce

  • 1 stick salted butter
  • 3 tbsp mild hot sauce
  • 1 large lemon juice only
  • 1 ½ tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 ½ tsp creole seasoning
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp parsley flakes

Instructions

  • Make sure that all the seafood, herbs, and etc are nice and clean.
  • Slice up 2 large lemons, and one large onion, then toss them into a large pan.
  • Toss in the Italian parsley, fresh thyme, dill, and cloves of garlic.
  • Now add in 1 stick of salted butter, 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of creole seasoning in the large pot.
  • Pour in 16 cups of cool water, and place the pot over high heat.
  • Bring the water to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium high.
  • Let cook for 45 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium.
  • Now fish out all the herbs and etc ( or as much as you can).
  • Add in the andouille sausage, and corn. Let cook for 15 minutes.
  • Next add in the potatoes, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Start adding in the crab legs & claws, and the lobster tails. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Now toss in the shrimp, and turn the heat off!
  • Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • While the seafood boil is sitting, we can make our creole spiced garlic sauce.
  • Combine the butter, minced garlic, hot sauce, lemon juice, creole seasoning, paprika, and parsley flakes into a sauce pan, and place it over medium heat.
  • Once the butter is melted, stir the ingredients, and reduce the heat to low.
  • Let cook for 10 minutes.
  • You can pour the sauce over the seafood boil, or use to dip!
  • Enjoy!

Video

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Comments

  1. Joyce says

    June 10, 2019 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    Omgoodness Rosie, this recipe is awesome. Thanks so much for sharing. I can hardly wait to use this recipe for my Seafood Boil.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 10, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      Hi Joyce!! Enjoy! XOXO

      Reply
      • ALyson says

        June 10, 2019 at 11:54 pm

        What size pot did you use?

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          June 13, 2019 at 10:52 am

          I used a 24 qt

          Reply
      • Muhammad Bush says

        March 8, 2020 at 6:59 pm

        5 stars
        Awesome recipe! Super delicious. I tweaked it just a lil bit adding a little onion powder and garlic powder and fresh rosemary! Thank you for sharing

        Reply
      • pamela says

        August 10, 2020 at 6:03 pm

        5 stars
        Delish…sauce was simple and better than bloves sauce….just awesome and easy

        Reply
    • Parish Cratic says

      June 10, 2019 at 5:20 pm

      Talk about a GOD send! Thank you so much for EVERYTHING you do & allowing me (us) into your amazing Kitchen! Blessings to you & yours!

      Reply
      • Rosie says

        June 10, 2019 at 6:44 pm

        Hi Parish!! Thank YOU for coming by!

        Reply
    • Lynne says

      July 14, 2019 at 2:05 pm

      I’m going to try this recipe today, need to grab a couple more things. This recipe is very simple and helpful. Thanks for this!!!

      Reply
  2. Lynn says

    June 10, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    5 stars
    Cannot wait to make this!!!
    Thanx Rosie!!!

    Reply
  3. Valencia Barnett says

    June 10, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    Hi Rosie,

    I’m so excited about this recipe that I think I’ll make it for Father’s Day! How many will the recipe serve?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 10, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      It should easily feed 5 people 🙂

      Reply
  4. Tonya says

    June 10, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delish; I can’t wait to make this.
    Being that it’s summer time do you have anything similar for the grill.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 10, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      Hi Tonya, I have grilled lobster tails. More summer stuff is coming 😉

      Reply
  5. Danora says

    June 10, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks Rosie! I’ll be using this recipe this weekend for my annual fish fry!

    Reply
  6. Ruby says

    June 10, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    Can’t wait to try this

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      June 10, 2019 at 6:52 pm

      5 stars
      Yesssss I cannot wait to make this! My husband love when I make your smothered turkey wings too.

      Reply
  7. parley williams says

    June 10, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    5 stars
    You got my mouth watering over her lol.I will be cooking this tonight!!!!!

    Reply
    • parley williams says

      June 10, 2019 at 4:28 pm

      i meant over here and Thank You Rosie

      Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 10, 2019 at 4:55 pm

      LOL!! Enjoy! XOXO

      Reply
  8. Carla says

    June 10, 2019 at 8:09 pm

    I am allergic to shelf fish. Do you have a recipe, using fish instead of shellfish.

    Thank you

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 13, 2019 at 10:53 am

      Hi Carla! Try this boil recipe.

      Reply
  9. Bernadette Bell says

    June 12, 2019 at 6:42 am

    What size pot do u recommend for the crab boil, I have a large family of 8, and if I use a 32qt pot , do I still use 16cups of water

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 13, 2019 at 10:51 am

      Hi there! I used my 24 qt pot 🙂

      Reply
  10. TERESA PURIFOY says

    June 12, 2019 at 7:30 am

    Rosie all of your food looks delicious!!!! I cant want to try them! Girl you have it going on. Your house stay full!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 13, 2019 at 10:51 am

      Thanks Teresa!

      Reply
  11. Tashie Cooper says

    June 16, 2019 at 3:56 pm

    Sweet baby jesus.I made this today for father’s day I had my Old school RnB playing and I swear when it was done my husband wanted to marry me all over again…This and Strawberry Short cake is his favorite.Thank You I will be coming back for more recipes.

    Reply
    • Dayna G says

      April 17, 2020 at 10:52 pm

      4 stars
      I just made this and baby let me tell you, it was amazing. This was my first time making a seafood boil and everyone loved it!!!

      Reply
  12. Jersey says

    July 15, 2019 at 8:53 am

    5 stars
    Thank you!!! I made this last night for friends and got rave reviews and The creole garlic sauce was loved by all!! Delicious!!

    Reply
  13. Tanya says

    July 15, 2019 at 5:04 pm

    Did you also use cracked black pepper? I don’t see it listed but the photo looks like it. I made this yesterday without the lobster and it’s a hit!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 16, 2019 at 9:01 am

      Its optional 🙂

      Reply
  14. Michael says

    July 18, 2019 at 8:24 am

    Hey, thank you for the recipe. I know this is not an exact science but how many servings would you say this covered?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 19, 2019 at 7:23 am

      It really depends on the crowd, LOL.

      Reply
  15. Theresa Dotson says

    July 20, 2019 at 9:06 am

    Rosie I made your seafood boil yesterday and I must say it was the bomb, best flavor ever. I will continue to use this recipe.

    Reply
  16. Kate says

    August 28, 2019 at 6:56 pm

    5 stars
    Great videos, recipes and information….no loud music, no theatrics, all the facts…..very nice.
    We live on the east coast where seafood is plentiful so “low country boils” are held often.
    They also include potatoes. I like your version and expect it to be fit for a king w all that lobster …

    Reply
  17. Jonathon says

    September 13, 2019 at 6:31 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is killer. Thank you.
    One note (as someone previously naive to the existence of seafood boils). Nowhere do you mention draining the stock out. I originally thought it was intended to be a stew until I saw your video.
    On the plus side, if you save the liquid it makes for a killer seafood risotto.
    Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  18. Brande says

    September 20, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    I’m going to do a seafood boil for my husbands 30th birthday in 2 weeks and have been scouring the web for a recipe. The photos and videos are amazing and I can’t wait to make this for the party!!! Girrrrrrrl you’re going to make me into a cooking fool!! Thank you!!!!!

    Reply
  19. Glenda says

    October 12, 2019 at 1:03 pm

    Rosie, this is an excellent recipe. I kinda combined both of your boil recipes for Labor Day dinner and my family and friends are still talking about how good it was! Best, Glenda

    Reply
  20. KarimaB says

    December 24, 2019 at 5:26 am

    Hey GIRL! I’m so excited I’m doing this for Christmas tomorrow. This will be my first time ever doing a seafood boil. I chose yours because it looks so awesome and simple. I do wonder if using the creole seasoning will make it too spicy. I’m making it for my hubby and young children and we are not spicy eaters. I do plan to leave the hot sauce out. If it is spicy, do you have another alternative? Help a sister out lol!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 24, 2019 at 6:33 am

      If you’re afraid of spice, you can use seasoning salt. XOXO

      Reply
  21. Donald Smith says

    December 25, 2019 at 5:58 pm

    5 stars
    Rosie!!!!! Girl this was the first time I’ve ever done a crab and shrimp boil and from this point forward I won’t cook it any other way! That Creole Garlic Butter recipe was the greatest!!! Everyone left my house happy tonight!!! Thank you Rosie!

    Reply
  22. Deborah Hopper says

    February 1, 2020 at 10:49 pm

    I can’t tell you how much I want this meal, Thank you.

    Reply
  23. Tee says

    February 14, 2020 at 9:10 pm

    I’ve made this a few times now. I love it.

    Reply
  24. Michelle says

    April 10, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this for the family for Good Friday! It was BOMB! The lobster was a little over cooked, but I can make an adjustment to the time next time. Thanks for this recipe. I’m keeping it forever! 🙂

    Reply
  25. Jean Skarlupka says

    April 16, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    Watched your seafood boil and loved it.. yes u can come to my house and do a seafood boil….l am orig. from N.H. So know sea food boils but yours looks fantastic….thank you. Jean &David Skarlupka. Pelican lakeWi. 54463

    Reply
  26. Dayna G says

    April 17, 2020 at 10:55 pm

    5 stars
    I don’t see my comment so I’m reposting it. I just finished making it, not only does my house smell amazing, my family loves it . Thank you so much. This is my first time making a seafood boil and I nailed it !!!
    Dayna from Milwaukee, WI

    Reply
  27. Tavia says

    April 18, 2020 at 2:29 pm

    I just finished making this recipe. It was so good and thank you so much for sharing. I am getting into cooking new things since I have to cook during this quarantine.

    Reply
  28. Ioana says

    April 19, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    OMG! Tried this recipe today and wolla!!! YUMMY.. pretty expensive but worth it. My family enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  29. Devin Spiegel says

    April 23, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was BOMB!! This was my first time making a seafood boil and I just so happened to stumble across Rosies recipe. Everyone was raving about how delicious it was and “how we needed to make it again”. Definitely a recipe to keep for the books and I loved how it was super descriptive on all the steps and love the video. Thanks again Rosie! 🙂

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 29, 2020 at 11:54 am

      Thanks for trying my recipe Devin! XOXO

      Reply
  30. Stephanie Marshall says

    April 29, 2020 at 11:59 am

    My daughter’s 23rd birthday is today. Since we’re under Shelter at Home and she can’t go to her favorite restaurant The Boiled Crab in Sacramento CA, I’m doing it for her at home. I can’t wait to attempt your recipe! Looking forward to looking like an Awesome Mom! Lol. Thank you. Pictures and results to follow. God Bless You!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Marshall says

      April 30, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      I turned out Fantastic!! Thank you

      Reply
  31. MrSibley says

    May 3, 2020 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    ROZAY!!! This recipe is scrumptious!!! My daughter’s 12th birthday want of a seafood boil and it was fulfilled to the 12th Power!! Thanks for sharing and that ring is Plush!! #RosieUnified

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 3, 2020 at 9:57 am

      Yayyyy!!!!! So glad that you liked my recipe! Happy Bday to her! XOXO

      Reply
      • Earl W says

        May 10, 2020 at 3:39 pm

        I’m about to try this for mother’s day. Stay tune

        Reply
  32. Earl W says

    May 11, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome…everyone loved it. Thank you

    Reply
  33. Tee says

    May 15, 2020 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    I made this and let me tell you simply divine! Love all the notes in each flavor. I added mussels instead of lobster! The best mussels I’ve ever had. Thanks for sharing your love of cooking!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 16, 2020 at 11:39 am

      Oh yum!!!! I’m gonna toss some mussels in next time!! XOXO

      Reply
  34. Madison says

    May 21, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    5 stars
    I have been using this recipe since February 2019. This is one of the best and easiest ones I know. 100% would recommend!!!!

    Reply
  35. Paula says

    June 14, 2020 at 5:20 am

    5 stars
    This was my first boil And it turned out great everybody loved it I also added crawfish to this

    Reply
  36. Sharon B says

    June 20, 2020 at 10:51 am

    I. Am trying this tomorrow- can I use Old Bay Seasoning instead of Creole- same measurement?

    Thank you – so looking forward to trying this

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 21, 2020 at 7:41 pm

      You sure can!

      Reply
  37. Darlene says

    June 24, 2020 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    Tried this recipe and my family LOVED it, so do I. Today is my birthday, and NO I am not going to a restaurant, my oldest son is making this recipe for mom, it’s all I wanted. It’s one of the best recipes in my repertoire. And it will be a family favorite indefinitely. Thank you so much for it!!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 25, 2020 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks for trying my recipe!

      Reply
  38. Marcy youker says

    June 25, 2020 at 8:15 am

    5 stars
    looks delicious will make it for the 4th thank you.

    Reply
  39. Joanna says

    June 27, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    5 stars
    My kids loved it ❤️ Thank you

    Reply
  40. Angela D Ash says

    July 4, 2020 at 7:24 pm

    5 stars
    We are excited about this recipe!. It was delicious! Our new tradition for summer holidays. Thank you!

    Reply
  41. Linda says

    July 12, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    Hi Rosie this looks delicious and since I can’t go to South Carolina this year due to the pandemic I want to try. My husband had throat cancer and he can’t do real spicy is creole just the taste or will it be spicy I thought maybe I could put in a little Creo and then athe Bay seasoning how much Would I put in for 16 cups of water.. Thank you in advance for responding ahead of time Linda

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 13, 2020 at 11:41 am

      Try regular seasoning salt, and season to your taste. 😉

      Reply
  42. Carla says

    July 18, 2020 at 4:07 pm

    5 stars
    My son is headed back to university and this was our final family dinner for a while. Thank you so much.
    t was a triumph. The garlic butter is a key step and really made to the dish. Many thanks.

    Reply
  43. terry Brown says

    July 29, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    5 stars
    Wow first time trying your recipe and i am hooked keep up the great work cousin

    Reply
  44. Adrienne Farina says

    August 6, 2020 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    This was my birthday meal, and oh boy it was splendid! Thank you kindly for sharing! BE WELL & EAT WELL.

    Reply
  45. Kat says

    August 7, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    Always wanted to do a good boil and this was it. The Creole butter really made it. Did it without the crawfish, we’ll try that next time. it was still great and I thank you very much for the recipe.

    Reply
  46. Marie says

    August 12, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    This looks to be the best recipe I have found and am anxious to try it. I do need to double it though. Do you think this receipe would work if I used a clam steamer pot? I have 2-19qt pots I could stack on the bottom pot that would contain the broth. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 21, 2020 at 10:41 am

      Hi there! For best results follow the instructions, XOXO.

      Reply
      • Marie says

        August 21, 2020 at 11:22 am

        5 stars
        I did end up getting a large pot and followed the recipe exactly as directed. The results were excellent and everyone is still raving about this meal! So glad I found you!!!!

        Reply
  47. Diane says

    August 21, 2020 at 11:22 pm

    I have been looking for an recipe to make a seafood boil for two when I stumbled on to your recipe. It looks delicious but too much, I was thinking if I used half the ingredients would it come out the same?

    Reply
  48. Veronica N says

    September 8, 2020 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    I got rave reviews for this recipe!!! We are camping at the beach and I wanted to make a special dinner for my husband. Eatting seafood at the beach always makes us feel like it’s the fresh “catch of the day.” The only slight tweaks I made were to cut the hot sauce back by 1 tbsp and then I added 2-3 Bay leaves. My family went crazy for this recipe!! They Love-Love-Loved it!! Thank You so much for sharing an amazing recipe!!

    Reply
  49. Michael Smith says

    November 9, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    5 stars
    Rosie I’m going to have to try this recipe, it looks amazing.

    Please don’t take this the wrong way but I LOL every time you say creole.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 13, 2020 at 5:17 am

      LOL!!

      Reply
  50. Carmen Fuentes says

    November 18, 2020 at 12:58 pm

    I am going to try this for Thanksgiving! What kind of creole seasoning do you use?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 18, 2020 at 4:21 pm

      I use tony chacheres

      Reply
  51. Nicole says

    November 27, 2020 at 4:30 am

    Made this for Thanksgiving yesterday and it was a hit! Very Good…Thank you!1

    Reply
  52. Tony says

    December 8, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    I tried this for my Halloween party and is was the bomb. One of my close friends has a video shoot tomorrow evening and he wants me to make this for his guests and I. He loved it that much. Thanks for the recipe.

    Tony

    Reply

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