Oven Bag Crab Boil
Bubbling oven bag brimming with an irresistible blend of fresh seafood, aromatic herbs, and zesty spices. Succulent crab legs, plump shrimp, and tender vegetables soak up the flavors of the boil, resulting in a medley of savory goodness that is simply irresistible.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds crab legs I used Dungeness crab legs
- 1 pound XL raw shrimp deveined with shells off (you can leave the shells on if you prefer
- 6 ears corn on the cob
- Old Bay seasoning
- lemon pepper seasoning
- paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 sticks unsalted butter melted
- 4 ounces low sodium chicken broth
- 1 large lemon cut in half
- 8 cloves garlic chopped
- 12-14 ounces andouille sausage cut into 2 inch pieces
- 4 medium red potatoes cut into quarters
- 1 oven bag I used the turkey size
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- In a large pot, add water and boil the corn and potatoes for 18-20 minutes on high heat (to ensure potatoes are cooked through )
- Remove from heat, drain and set aside
- In a large pan, lay out the oven bag
- Add the cooked potatoes and corn to the bag
- Generously season with old bay, lemon pepper, and paprika
- Add the andouille sausage to the bag
- Add the crabs and shrimp
- Generously season with more old bay, lemon pepper , and paprika
- Top with garlic, 1 tablespoon parsley, and slice half of the lemon
- Pour in melted butter, chicken broth, and squeeze the other half of the lemons juices over the seafood
- Close the bag with tie or tie a knot in the bag
- Gently shake the bag so that the seasoning and juices evenly distribute(be careful not to rip the bag because the crab legs are sharp)
- Place pan in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes
- Remove from the oven and open the bag
- In another large pan or serving platter, arrange the contents of the bag
- Spoon the bag juices over the crab boil
- Sprinkle remaining parsley over it
- Sprinkle more lemon pepper or old bay (optional step)
- Serve and enjoy !