Hello lovely friends! Today, we’re bringing the joy of a seafood boil right to your kitchen with a recipe that’s bursting with flavor and incredibly easy to make. This Garlic Butter Seafood Boil is perfect for a relaxed meal with loved ones, and the best part? It’s fuss-free and absolutely delicious!
This recipe is designed to be gentle on the stomach and easy to prepare, focusing on fresh, wholesome ingredients. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (frozen is fine, just thaw and drain well)
- 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered
- 2 ears of corn, shucked and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4-6 cloves garlic, minced (adjust to your liking!)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: Lemon wedges for serving
Let’s Make Some Magic! Get Your Veggies Ready: In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the quartered potatoes and corn pieces. Cover with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the corn is slightly softened.
- Add the Seafood: Carefully drain most of the water from the pot, leaving just about an inch at the bottom (this will help steam the seafood). Add the shrimp and mussels to the pot. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Butter Up the Flavor! While the seafood is steaming, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir gently for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic!
- Bring It All Together: Once the seafood is cooked, carefully pour the fragrant garlic butter mixture over the seafood and vegetables in the pot. Add the chopped fresh parsley and gently toss everything together to coat.
- Serve with a Smile! Ladle the delicious seafood boil into bowls. Garnish with a little extra fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
This Garlic Butter Seafood Boil is a wonderful way to enjoy a taste of the sea without any fuss. It’s a light, flavorful meal that’s sure to bring a smile to your face. Enjoy every delicious bite, friends!