LOW COUNTRY SEAFOOD BOIL

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This is similar to a clambake , but the ingredients are boiled instead of grilled over open coals.Cooking and prep times are apprx.

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 dozen cherrystone clams
12 small red potatoes
12 small onions
1 tablespoon salt
1 dozen live blue crab
1 (3 ounce) package crab boil
3 heads garlic
4 -6 lemons, halved
1 cup vinegar
12 ears fresh corn
1 1/2 lbs unpeeled large raw shrimp
melted butter
seafood cocktail sauce

Steps:

  • Scrub clams, set aside.
  • Fill a 5- or 6-gallon pot about 2 thirds full with water;bring to a boil.
  • Add potatoes, onions, and salt; cover and cook over high heat 20 minutes.
  • Add clams, crabs, crab boil, garlic, lemons, and vinegar; cook an additional 10 minutes.
  • Add corn, and cook 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and add shrimp; let stand in water 5 minutes.
  • Drain off water.
  • Arrange boiled seafood and vegetables on a large serving platter.
  • Serve with melted butter and cocktail sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 168.8, Sodium 1159.4, Carbohydrate 92, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 11.6, Protein 40.7

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