Few meals capture the spirit of gathering like a classic seafood boil, and this Shrimp & Crab Boil brings all the coastal comfort straight to your kitchen. Loaded with wild-caught Brown Shrimp and sweet, tender Dungeness crab, this recipe layers flavor in every step—from the seasoned boil to the buttery finishing pour. Corn, potatoes, smoked sausage, fresh herbs, and citrus round out the pot, giving you that perfect mix of hearty, spicy, bright, and savory in every scoop.
This boil is designed for sharing, whether you’re hosting a backyard feast, celebrating a special occasion, or just craving a hands-on, flavor-packed dinner. The seafood cooks quickly and delicately, soaking up the aromatic broth without losing its natural sweetness. A final drizzle of buttery, herb-infused boil liquid ties everything together, making each bite rich, satisfying, and unforgettable.
With minimal prep and a whole lot of payoff, this Shrimp & Crab Boil is the kind of meal that brings people together around the table—messy hands, big smiles, and all.
Notes from Chef Nicole
Author Profile
Nicole is a Recipe Developer and Food Photographer from Allentown, Pennsylvania with an Associate degree from The Culinary Institute of America. Her first memories are of planting seeds with her father and grandfather in their elaborate gardens and sharing their abundant harvests with friends and neighbors. The spark of both pride and joy she felt when sharing this food with others and seeing the happiness it brought them was what inspired her to pursue the culinary arts from a young age. Nicole has spent time exploring the Hudson Valley and Philadelphia food scenes, but her current home in the rolling hills of Central PA is where she most enjoys combining her two passions; exploring the outdoors, and good food.
