Best Zatarains Style Seafood Boil Seasoning Mix Recipes

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ZATARAIN'S COPYCAT CRAB BOIL MIX



Zatarain's Copycat Crab Boil Mix image

Zatarains was the real thing and boxes of it were found in just about every home in New Orleans. We also like to add 2-3 lemons, quartered, to the water. This is enough for 5lbs shrimp or a dozen blue swimmers.

Provided by omeomy 2

Categories     Cajun

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons mustard seeds
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons whole allspice
2 tablespoons dill seeds
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients well, crushing slightly. Place all on a muslin or cheesecloth square, gather corners and tie securely.
  • When the water for the seafood is boiling add the crab boil sachet along with plenty of salt. Continue boiling until the water takes on color before adding seafood.

ZATARAIN'S-STYLE SEAFOOD BOIL - SEASONING MIX



Zatarain's-Style Seafood Boil - Seasoning Mix image

This is simple, sweetly spicy boil for seafood (or veggies) with a delicious subtle flavor complemented by lemon and garlic. Cook time is time spent simmering flavors together before adding seafood or vegetables.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Lobster

Time 40m

Yield 4 lbs. of seafood (enough for)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons allspice berries
2 tablespoons dill seeds
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
8 bay leaves
salt
cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce
1 lemon, sliced
4 -6 garlic cloves (slivered or sliced )

Steps:

  • Combine all dry ingredients (except salt) in a square of cheesecloth and tie with string.
  • Bring a large pot of water (enough for about 4 pounds of seafood) to a boil, add the bag of seasoning, salt and cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
  • At this point, I also like to add one lemon, sliced, and 4 to 6 cloves of garlic, slivered or sliced.
  • Let the seafood boil liquid simmer for at least 30 minutes or until water is tinted and seasoned.
  • Add seafood or vegetables, and cook until done.
  • Drain and ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.2, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 5.4, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 1, Protein 4.4

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