Premade Seafood Boil – Zero Prep, Maximum Flavor
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Skip the prep work and get straight to the feast. Our premade seafood boils come with everything pre-portioned and pre-seasoned—premium snow crab, jumbo shrimp, fresh vegetables, and authentic Louisiana butter sauce. Just boil water, cook for 15 minutes, and serve. Zero measuring, zero mess, 100% delicious.
Perfect for: Beginners, busy parents, first-time seafood boil makers, and anyone who wants restaurant results without restaurant effort.
A premade seafood boil is a complete meal with all ingredients pre-portioned, pre-seasoned, and ready to cook. Unlike traditional seafood boils that require buying individual ingredients, measuring seasonings, and coordinating cooking times, premade seafood boils eliminate every step except the actual cooking.
At Crabby Bags, we pioneered the premade seafood boil-in-a-bag concept. Every bag contains the exact amount of premium seafood, vegetables, seasonings, and butter sauce you need—nothing more, nothing less. No guesswork, no waste, no stress.
Traditional DIY Seafood Boil:
Buy 8-12 separate ingredients
Measure and mix seasonings
Calculate portions per person
Coordinate cooking times for each ingredient
Clean up multiple pots and prep areas
Risk over-seasoning or under-seasoning
Premade Seafood Boil:
One bag, everything included
Pre-measured seasonings perfected over years
Portions calculated for 2-4 people
Everything cooks together in one pot
Minimal cleanup
Consistent, restaurant-quality results every time
Every Crabby Bags premade seafood boil includes:
Premium Seafood: Snow crab legs, jumbo shrimp, or Louisiana crawfish (your choice)
Pre-Mixed Seasonings: Authentic Cajun or Original (non-spicy) Louisiana blends
Fresh Vegetables: Corn on the cob, red potatoes, Andouille sausage
Signature Garlic Butter Sauce: Cajun, SweetHeat, or Original varieties
Cooking Instructions: Step-by-step guide for foolproof results
Serves 2-4 people per bag
Customization Available: Use our Build Your Own Box to choose your seafood type, spice level, and butter sauce flavor.
All premade seafood boils ship frozen with dry ice in insulated packaging. Here’s why this matters:
Freshness Locked In: We prepare each seafood boil fresh weekly, then freeze immediately to preserve peak quality.
Safe Shipping: Dry ice keeps your premade seafood boil frozen solid during transit—even in summer heat.
Extended Shelf Life: Store in your freezer for up to 6 months and cook whenever you’re ready.
Nationwide Availability: We ship to all 50 states with most orders arriving within 2-3 business days.
Your premade seafood boil will arrive:
Completely frozen in insulated packaging
With dry ice (handle with care)
Ready to transfer to your freezer
With cooking instructions included
If your order arrives thawed or damaged, contact us within 24 hours for a full replacement or refund.
Boil Water: Fill a large 8-12 quart pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a rolling boil
Add Frozen Bag: Place entire frozen premade seafood boil bag into boiling water (no thawing needed)
Cook 12-15 Minutes: Maintain rolling boil until seafood is heated through and shrimp turn pink
Drain: Remove from heat and drain water completely
Serve: Pour onto a large serving platter or parchment-lined table
Add Butter Sauce: Drizzle included garlic butter sauce over hot seafood and toss to coat evenly.
No thawing required: Cook straight from frozen for best texture
Use a large pot: Seafood needs space to cook evenly
Don’t overcook: Remove from heat as soon as shrimp are pink and opaque
Serve immediately: Seafood boils are best enjoyed hot
Never made a seafood boil before? No problem. Our premade seafood boils are designed for first-timers:
Pre-Portioned Ingredients: No guessing how much seafood per person or how many potatoes you need.
Pre-Mixed Seasonings: Our Louisiana-inspired blends are perfected over years of testing. No measuring, no adjusting, no wondering if you added too much cayenne.
Foolproof Instructions: Simple step-by-step guide anyone can follow.
Consistent Results: Every bag delivers the same restaurant-quality flavor—no culinary skills required.
❌ Buying too much or too little seafood → We portion perfectly for 2-4 people❌ Over-seasoning or under-seasoning → Our blends are pre-measured❌ Overcooking seafood → Clear timing instructions prevent rubbery shrimp❌ Forgetting ingredients → Everything you need is in one bag❌ Messy prep work → No chopping, measuring, or cleanup
Premade seafood boils make unique gifts for newlyweds, housewarming parties, or foodie friends. Ships directly to their door.
We didn’t just sell premade seafood—we invented the category. Founded by Keish Warren, a 20-year cybersecurity engineer, Air Force veteran, and Louisiana cooking expert, Crabby Bags was born during the 2020 pandemic.
What started as a solution for feeding our seafood-loving son became a viral TikTok sensation with over 171K followers. Today, we’re a family-owned, veteran-owned, woman-owned, and minority-owned business serving over 80,000 customers nationwide.
38 Years of Creole Cooking Expertise: Keish’s Louisiana recipes in every bag
Family-Tested Quality: Real families test every recipe—not corporate food labs
Weekly Fresh Preparation: Made fresh, frozen immediately for peak quality
Authentic Ingredients: No shortcuts, no fillers, no artificial flavors
Community Trust: 50K Instagram followers and 80K email subscribers choose us
Explore complete seafood boil kits with everything you need—seafood, seasonings, vegetables, and butter sauce in one package.
What makes a seafood boil “premade”? A premade seafood boil includes all ingredients pre-portioned and pre-seasoned in one package. You don’t need to buy or measure anything separately—just cook and serve.
Is premade seafood boil as good as homemade? Often better! Our premade seafood boils use authentic Louisiana recipes perfected over 38 years. Most home cooks don’t have access to our seasoning blends or sourcing.
Do I need any extra ingredients? Nope! Everything you need is included—seafood, seasonings, vegetables, and butter sauce. Just add boiling water.
How long does premade seafood boil last? In your freezer, up to 6 months when stored properly. Once thawed, cook within 24 hours.
Does it arrive frozen or fresh? Frozen. All premade seafood boils ship with dry ice to ensure they arrive completely frozen and safe to store.
Can I customize my premade seafood boil? Yes! Use our Build Your Own Box to choose your seafood type, spice level, and butter sauce flavor.
Is it spicy? We offer both Cajun (medium spice) and Original (non-spicy) options. Choose based on your heat preference.
How much does one bag serve? Most premade seafood boils serve 2-4 people, depending on appetite and whether you’re serving additional sides.
Can I cook premade seafood boil without thawing? Yes! Cook directly from frozen for best results. No thawing necessary.
What if I’ve never made a seafood boil before? Perfect! Our premade seafood boils are designed for beginners. Simple instructions and pre-portioned ingredients make it foolproof.
How much does premade seafood boil cost? Prices vary by seafood type. Shop our Cajun Snow Crab Boil or Low Country Shrimp Boil to see current pricing.
Why does shipping cost extra? Frozen seafood requires insulated packaging ($6.99), dry ice ($3.99), and expedited shipping to maintain quality during transit.
It depends on portion size and seafood type. If crab is the star, plan more per person than you think. A good rule of thumb is 3lbs of food per person
It can. Good ventilation helps, and bag/kits can reduce lingering odor. when you can, cook outside
Yes -- reheat gently on low heat so you dont overcook the seafood. If you have a Crabby Bag, simple rezip the bag and reheat for 15 minutes. If you are reheating in a pot. add 1/3 cup of water and more butter and cook on low with a lid for 10 minutes -- stirring occasionally
For best quality and safety, seafood leftovers are usually best within 1-2 days.
Yes-- keep it mild and watch for shellfish allergies. I recommend ordering the original snow crab seafood boil. Start kids off with sides, like potatoes and corn to make sure they are not wasting seafood or the flavor is too rick or spicy
Usually seafood like (shrimp/crab/crawfish), corn, potatoes, sausage, seasoning, and often garlic butter sauce. Our Crabby Bags come with ~ 2 snow crab legs, 6-15 shrimp, sweet 3inch corn, baby yukon potatoes, and beef sausages all tossed in our buttery garlic sauces. Cajun, Sweet Heat and Original Flavor
Seafood boils have always been a coastal tradition but right now they're having a moment.
Why?
Garlic butter sauce is the classic! Try Crabby Bags Original Seafood Butter Sauce or our Cajun Seafood butter Sauce! Just heat and add our butter sauces to your seafood! Cut the cost and the headace! -- We will cook for you
A lot of people hesitate when they see frozen seafood boil options. Heres the truth:
Yeswhen handled correctly.
Not necessarily. Many seafood products are flash-frozen at peak freshness.
Myth: Frozen seafood is always mushy. Truth: Overcooking is usually the real issue.
Yes. Seafood boil at home is easier than it looks.
Most boils take under an hour once you're prepped.
If you serve on a tray or paper-lined table, cleanup is way easier.
Yes. Every order ships with dry ice in insulated packaging to ensure it arrives completely frozen. If it arrives thawed, contact us immediately.
We don’t recommend it. Once thawed, cook within 24 hours for best quality and food safety.
Absolutely. Frozen seafood meets the same USDA food safety standards as fresh. Our process includes food-grade handling and proper temperature control.
Keep in original sealed packaging in the coldest part of your freezer (back, not door). Avoid temperature fluctuations.
Look for freezer burn (white, dry patches), off odors when opened, or damaged packaging. When stored properly, this is rare.
We recommend boiling for best results, but you can also steam. Oven and air fryer methods may dry out seafood.
Prices vary by seafood type and quantity and depending on the legal amount our fisheries can catch for the season. The is mandated by law for every country to ensure we are not overfishing -- causing creatures to go instinct. Shop our Cajun Snow Crab Boil or Low Country Shrimp Boil to see current pricing.
Frozen seafood requires insulated coolers ($12.99), dry ice by the pound ($3.99), special boxes ($3.09) and expedited shipping (~$20/package) to maintain frozen state. This can add up but the costs ensure your meal arrives safely and ready to consume.
Yes! We ship to all 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii. Most orders arrive within 2-3 business days.
Yes -- Crabby Bags is a minority owned, women owned, disabled veteran owned small business.
Experience the easiest seafood boil you’ll ever make. No prep, no stress, no mess—just authentic Louisiana flavor in 15 minutes.
Shop Cajun Snow Crab Boil** | Shop Low Country Shrimp Boil** | **Build Your Own Box**
Meet The Warrens
Crabby Bags was started by two busy parents and a 5th grader, all working from home at the beginning of the pandemic. We created Crabby Bags as a quick, ready to cook meal option for our seafood loving son.
