Grilled Seafood Boil

Name: Grilled Seafood Boil with Crab and Shrimp
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lbs snow crab legs; 1 lb jumbo shrimp; 3 ears of corn, cut into pieces; 1 lb baby potatoes; 1 cup butter, melted; 1 head garlic, cloves cracked; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 1/4 cup seafood boil seasoning; 1/2 cup cocktail sauce; 2 tbsp prepared horseradish

This grilled seafood boil combines snow crab legs, jumbo shrimp, corn, and potatoes in a rich buttery garlic lemon sauce, all cooked together on the grill for a showstopping one-pan meal.

🌍American 🏷️Seafood boil 🏷️Grilled seafood 🏷️Crab legs 🏷️Snow crab Jumbo shrimp

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What the creator ordered

Grilled Seafood Boil with snow crab, jumbo shrimp, corn, and potatoes in a buttery lemon garlic sauce
Cocktail sauce with extra horseradish

Standout moments

+The buttery, lemony garlic sauce was perfect for dipping.
+The crab legs were perfectly cooked and easy to crack.
+The corn on the cob soaked up all the delicious flavors from the sauce.

Creator tips

For maximum flavor, keep the garlic cloves whole or lightly cracked in the sauce.
Make sure to get every piece of meat out of the crab legs to not be wasteful.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Crack garlic cloves with the side of a knife rather than mincing—they infuse the butter more evenly and are easy to remove or eat.
Add potatoes first (they take longest), then corn, then crab legs, and shrimp last to prevent overcooking delicate seafood.
Use melted butter as your base and keep heat at medium-high on the grill to prevent the sauce from breaking and to achieve even cooking.
Toast the seafood boil seasoning lightly in the butter for 30 seconds before adding ingredients to deepen its flavor.

Substitutions

Snow crab legs → King crab or lobster tails (adjust cooking time +1-2 minutes)
Jumbo shrimp → Sea scallops or mussels (reduce cooking time to 2-3 minutes)
Baby potatoes → fingerling or diced russet potatoes (cut to same size for even cooking)
Seafood boil seasoning → Old Bay seasoning or homemade blend of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt

Storage & make-ahead

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on low heat in a skillet with a splash of water to restore moisture.

Equipment

grill or grill pan · large metal skillet or grilling basket

Common Questions

Can you make this seafood boil indoors?

Yes. Use a large skillet or Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-high heat, adding ingredients in order of cooking time and stirring gently to coat everything in the butter sauce.

How do you know when crab legs and shrimp are done?

Crab legs should be heated through (about 4-5 minutes if pre-cooked); shrimp turn opaque and curl, typically done in 3-4 minutes. Avoid overcooking shrimp or it becomes rubbery.

Can you prep this seafood boil ahead of time?

Cut potatoes and corn in advance and refrigerate. Prepare the butter garlic sauce ahead. Cook seafood fresh just before serving for best texture and flavor.