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Snow Crab Boils in a Bag: Easy Seafood Boil Recipes for a Delicious Feast

Written by: Saima Kausar

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Time to read 4 min

Seafood boils are a perfect excuse to gather friends and family around a bubbling pot of deliciousness. Crabby Bags offers you southern, Louisiana creole style, and traditional seafood boil recipes in a bag!

Whether you’re a fan of the traditional Southern style or looking to experiment with international flavors, there’s a seafood boil recipe out there for everyone. Here’s a guide to some of the most mouthwatering seafood boil recipes to inspire your next feast.


Table of Contents: 


  1. Introduction
  2. Snow Crab Boils with Corn and Potatoes
  3. Old Fashioned Low Country Shrimp and Snow Crab Boil
  4. Cajun Snow Crab Boils
  5. Asian Inspired Seafood Boil

Snow Crab Boils with Corn and Potatoes:

This delicious recipe is fairly simple to make -everything gets boiled in a single pot of flavorful broth. The only trick for perfect snow crab boils is that anything that takes longer to cook goes in first. In this recipe, the potatoes are thrown into the pot first, shortly followed by corn, and lastly the snow crabs.

Ingredients:

  1. Snow Crabs
  2. Crabby Bags seafood boil seasoning.
  3. Potatoes
  4. Corn
  5. Sausages

Recipe:

Start by generously seasoning your water or broth with Crabby Bags seafood Boil seasoning. Throw in your potatoes and corn. Check if your potatoes are tender and then add your snow crab, which only takes a couple of minutes to reheat. You can serve your snow crab boils with melted butter, bread, and a few lemon slices on the side.

Old Fashioned Low Country Shrimp and Snow Crab Boil:

This recipe is a perfectly rich blend of country flavors and traditional, old-fashioned ingredients. You will fall in love with this delicious feast incorporating the best of summer’s seafood and corn into an easy one-pot meal.

Ingredients:

  1. Bay Leaves
  2. Whole peppercorns
  3. Cinnamon sticks
  4. Onion
  5. Smashed and skinned garlic cloves
  6. Shrimp
  7. Snow crab legs
  8. Lobster tails
  9. Fresh corn
  10. Baby red potatoes
  11. Smoky sausages
  12. Lemons or oranges

Recipe:

Put your water or choice of broth in a very large pot. Add bay leaves, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, garlic cloves, and quartered onion into the water. If you want, you can also sprinkle in your favorite broth seasonings. Let all these ingredients simmer in the hot water for a while before adding your snow crab boils ingredients.


Tip: Bring the water to boil after adding seasoning. Turn down, let simmer for 10 minutes, and turn up to a full rolling boil once again. You can also add more water if your liquid reduces a lot.

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Once the flavors have fully dissolved into the liquid, add your cooked sausages, potatoes, and lobster tail. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Next, add snow crab legs, cover, and simmer again for 5-7 minutes. Add corn, cook 5 minutes more. Add the shrimp, simmer 2-3 minutes. Remove your pot from the heat source. Always allow your seafood to boil to cool in the broth for 10-15 minutes to absorb more flavor.

Pour all into a colander to drain. You may need two. Or dump it into a clean sink. Return everything to the pot. Bring the pot to your table.

Roll out parchment on the center of your table. Dump the seafood and veggies over the parchment. Place bowls of our Crabby Bags seafood boil sauce in 4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter, and cocktail sauce around the table. That’s it!

Cajun Snow Crab Boils:

If you enjoy a little kick of flavorful spice, and our Cajun Crabby Bags are not an option or out of stock, then this Cajun snow crab boil is the perfect recipe is for you. It takes its traditional seafood boil recipe and cranks the heat up with spicy Cajun sauce.

Ingredients:


  1. Crab legs
  2. crawfish
  3. Shrimp (shell-on)
  4. Smoked sausage, sliced
  5. Baby Potatoes
  6. 4 ears of corn, cut into halves
  7. Cajun seasoning
  8. Garlic powder
  9. Onion powder
  10. Thyme
  11. Oregano
  12. Lemon, halved
  13. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  14. 2 bay leaves

Recipe:

Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil and add spicy Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, and lemons, along with minced garlic to the water. Let the flavors infuse for a few minutes. Next, add water and cook for 10 minutes, followed by your sausages and corn. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the vegetables to become tender, and finally add your crab legs and crawfish. Remember that snow crabs and crawfish don’t take long to cook, so let it simmer for 5 minutes only to avoid overcooking.

Lastly, add shrimp and cook until they are pink and cooked through, for about 3 minutes. Drain and serve with additional Cajun seasoning and lemon wedges for a burst of zesty flavor. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired to add a vibrant finish to your dish.

Asian Inspired Snow Crab Boils:

If you are a fan of unique Asian flavors, then it’s a must-try recipe for you. It brings out a unique flavor profile in your snow crab boils with soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of authentic Asian spices.

Ingredients:

  1. Shrimp (shell-on)
  2. Mussels, scrubbed
  3. Clams, scrubbed
  4. Baby Potatoes
  5. Ears of corn, cut into halves
  6. Onion, chopped
  7. Cloves garlic, minced
  8. Soy sauce
  9. Fish sauce
  10. Ginger, minced
  11. Red pepper flakes
  12. Lemon, cut into wedges
  13. Green onions, chopped
  14. Fresh cilantro for garnish

Recipe:

Take a large pot and heat the oil on medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant and lightly browned. Once your seasonings are sautéed, add soy sauce, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes, stirring well. Mix the ingredients with water or broth, and bring it to a boil. Throw in your potatoes and let them cook for 10 minutes, until they start to soften. Next, add in your corn and cook for an additional 10 minutes, until tender.

Make an addition of shrimp, mussels, and clams to your stock pot.

Note: make sure that you cover and cook your seafood for only 5-6 minutes. If you cook it for longer, the snow crabs will overcook, and it will be hard to remove the meat from their shells.

Lastly, garnish your meal with fresh cilantro. You can also serve it with lemon wedges on the side for a fresh burst of flavor.

Snow Crab Boils are perfect for summer cookouts or any lazy weekday meals. Be sure to give these recipes a try and enjoy a stress-free, one-pot seafood feast!