Seafood Boil in a Bag
A flavorful and easy seafood boil cooked directly in a steam bag, packed with shrimp, crab, mussels, potatoes, and corn, all drenched in a rich Cajun garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Seafood Mix:
- 1 lb shrimp peeled or shell-on
- 1 lb crab legs or claws
- ½ lb mussels or clams
- ½ lb smoked sausage optional
Vegetables:
- 2 ears corn cut into pieces
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 1 –2 lemons halved or sliced
Boil Seasoning:
- 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Butter Sauce:
- 1 cup melted butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Fresh parsley
Extras:
- 1 large heat-safe oven bag or steam bag
Instructions
Prep the Potatoes & Corn:
- Boil potatoes for 10 minutes until almost tender. Add corn and boil 5 more minutes. Drain.
Cook the Seafood:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with Old Bay. Add shrimp, crab, and mussels. Cook 3–4 minutes until seafood turns pink. Drain.
Make the Butter Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt butter and add garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, and parsley.
Fill the Bag:
- Place seafood, potatoes, corn, and lemon slices inside the oven-safe boil bag.
Add the Sauce:
- Pour the garlic butter sauce into the bag. Seal with a heat-safe tie.
Bake:
- Place bag on a baking tray. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes to steam and blend flavors.
Serve:
- Carefully open the bag and pour everything onto a tray or large bowl.
Notes
- Spicy version: Add extra Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
- More richness: Add extra butter or smoked sausage.
- Customize seafood: Swap or add lobster tails, scallops, or crawfish.
- Bag safety: Only use oven-safe cooking bags designed for high heat.
- Make-ahead: Prep ingredients early, then assemble and bake when ready.