Luxurious Shellfish Boil with Garlic Butter Recipe

Preparation Time: 30m
Cook Time: 50m
Total Time: 80m
Servings: 6

June 23, 2024 4.8

Set sail for a taste of luxury with our Luxurious Shellfish Boil. Overflowing with fresh clams, succulent crabs, and decadent lobsters, this feast celebrates the bounty of the ocean. Each piece is bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, creating an unforgettable flavour experience perfect for a special occasion shared with loved ones.

Ingredients:

Various shellfish (clams, crab legs, lobster)
1 litre beer
1 litre water
2 lemons, halved
12 cloves garlic, minced (some for broth, some for sauce)
2 large onions, quartered
200g butter
Fresh parsley, chopped
Spices (Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper)

Instructions:

1 Prepare the Broth
In a large pot, mix beer, water, and spices including Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Add lemon halves, minced garlic, and quartered onions to infuse the broth.
2 Add Shellfish
Place clams, crab legs, and lobster into the boiling broth. Cook until the shellfish are fully cooked and open.
3 Garlic Butter Sauce
In a separate pan, melt butter and lightly sauté additional minced garlic. Mix some of this broth into the garlic butter to create a flavourful sauce.
4 Serve
Arrange the shellfish on a large platter, drizzle with the garlic butter sauce, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.