2lbs of crab legs
Thursday, December 08, 2022
Low Carb Recipe: Crab Boil
Crab boil
So this is my daughter's favorite thing to make and have for dinner. I think I might have shared pictures before of the crab but not everything together. This is for 2 people. I did not have any red potatoes so that made mine low carb. I know some people add different kinds of sausage like Andouille or kielbasa but I don't like that. You can add that if you like.
You will need
2lbs of crab legs
2lbs of crab legs
1lb of shrimp
1 lb of scallops
2 eggs
2 ears of corn
2 lemons, halved
1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
1stick of butter
Several small red potatoes for those who eat them
3 TBSP cilantro
What to do.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop potatoes, lemon halves, Old Bay Seasoning, eggs and corn into boiling water. Boil until potatoes are done. While you are waiting, add 2 TBSP of butter to a pan and add shrimp and scallops with a little more Old Bay Seasoning. Cook until done but do not over cook. Remove shrimp and scallops from pan. Add the rest of the butter to the same pan. Once melted add about a tsp. of Old Bay Seasoning and a pinch of salt. Stir and add diced cilantro. Remove after mixing thoroughly and use as a sauce for your food.
Remove eggs from boiling water and add crab. Boil for about 10-15 minutes. Remove everything from water and add to plates.
You can put the scallops and shrimp in the boiling water if you want but to me it tastes better cooked in butter.
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That sounds luxurious...
ReplyDeleteMy daughter loves to make this. It's so good.
DeleteNever had that, yum
ReplyDeleteit's so good if you like swafood.
DeleteI've seen that at Joe's Crab Shack but didn't know eggs were in it. Cracking crab shells is too much work though.
ReplyDeleteI had it at Joes one time. They didn't put eggs in theirs but my daughter likes it so she does,
DeleteLooks great, Mary. We only have crab legs on NYE. So good!
ReplyDeleteThey are so good. My daughter saw the crab legs on sale and had to get some.
DeleteI would put the taters in. :) But I too would skip the sausage.
ReplyDeleteYeah, me too.
Deleteoh yum
ReplyDeleteSo good.
DeleteThis is a favourite meal
ReplyDeleteMy daughter's favorite too.
DeleteOh, that looks tasty.
ReplyDeleteit's so good.
DeleteOooh, so good! My sweetie has been making and eating a lot of seafood these days. So yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love seafood too.
DeleteI can see how fans of seafood would really love this one here! I can't do seafood unfortunately but it looks good.
ReplyDeleteOh sorry to hear that.
DeleteLooks very yummy! I love to eat crab, but I've never actually cooked it myself.
ReplyDeleteIt only takes a few minutes and when you find the crab on sale like my daughter did, so good.
DeleteAwesome. Will have to give this a try over the holiday break as the kids love seafood. Thanks, Mary.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteNot a seafood fan
ReplyDeleteI love seafood.
DeleteYum. I like the corn in there.
ReplyDeleteI only had half an ear of corn to keep it low carb but it was good.
DeleteWhen I saw low carb, I thought the corn and potatoes would be omitted. Color me surprised.
ReplyDeleteLike I said, I didn't eat any of the potatoes but my daughter likes them so she made some for herself. I only had half an ear of corn to keep it low carb.
DeleteI haven't had Low Country Boil in ages, but your version sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteOh I love crab.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Me too.
DeleteYum, I haven't had crab legs in forever!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter found them on sale and had to get them.
DeleteLooks a bit like zombie parts and you could also kill a zombie with three tbsp of murderous cillantro LOOOOL
ReplyDeletelmao I love cilantro.
DeleteLooks amazing, Mary!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love crab! 🦀
I do too.
DeleteWell, this looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI love me some red potatoes! I like the yellows too.
ReplyDeleteI do too, I just don't eat them often anymore.
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