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Spicy Garlic Seafood Boil

By Julia Vuong

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4 Servings

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18 Minutes

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Easy

Spicy Garlic Seafood Boil
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 18 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: Vietnamese, American-Southern

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. petite potatoes, washed
  • 2 corn cobs, cut into 3- or 4-inch pieces
  • 1 sausage link, casing removed
  • 2 1/2 cup chicken broth, divided
  • 2 lbs. shrimp, heads on
  • 2 lbs. snow crab legs
  • 2 cups unsalted butter
  • 5 heads of garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp. onion powder
  • 2 tbsp. paprika
  • 2 tbsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp. salt-free lemon pepper seasoning
  • 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. Tajin®
  • 1 tbsp. Frank's RedHot® Wings hot sauce
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

If you want all the bold, buttery flavor of a seafood boil without standing over a giant pot, the pressure cooker is your new best friend. It cuts down the cooking time like crazy while still giving you juicy shrimp, tender potatoes, and perfectly seasoned broth. We're talking a saucy, spicy, garlic-loaded feast in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for summer nights, dinner parties, or when you’re just craving that seafood boil bag energy at home. Get your bibs ready—this one gets messy in the best way.

INSTRUCTIONS

 

  1. Add the potatoes, corn, sausage, and ½ cup of chicken broth to the Instant Pot and Pressure Cook on High for 4 minutes, then quick release the steam. 
  2. Add in the shrimp and crab legs. Pressure Cook on High for 1 minute, then quick release the steam. (You do not want to overcook the shrimp). 
  3. Add the butter, minced garlic, bay leaves, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and Tajin® to a pan on medium heat. Simmer for 1 minute, then add the hot sauce, the rest of the chicken broth, and lemon juice to the pan. Stir and simmer for another 2 minutes
  4. Pour the sauce over the cooked seafood, corn, and potatoes and mix. In a separate small bowl, mix the lime juice, salt, and pepper together and use for dipping. Enjoy!

About the chef

Julia Vuong

Julia Vuong

Hi, I’m Julia! I’m all about making fun, easy recipes that bring joy to the kitchen. I’m Chinese and Vietnamese, and I love sharing dishes from my culture while also finding inspiration from flavors around the world. To me, the kitchen is a place for creativity, curiosity, and connection. It’s totally okay to make mistakes along the way, that’s part of the fun! Let’s cook, explore, and enjoy the process together.

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