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Carolina Crab Boil

With sausage, crab legs, corn and potatoes, this pot will satisfy hearty appetites at barbecues, picnics, tailgates or other outdoor celebrations.

—MELISSA HASS GILBERT, SC



PREP: 15 MIN. COOK: 35 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


teaspoons canola oil

package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices

cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth

cups water

can (12 ounces) light beer or 1 1/2 cups additional reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup seafood seasoning

bay leaves

medium ears sweet corn, cut into 2-inch pieces

pound fingerling potatoes

medium red onion, quartered

pounds cooked snow crab legs

Pepper to taste

1. In a stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown sausage. Stir in the broth, water, beer, seafood seasoning and bay leaves.

2. Add the vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

3. Add the crab; heat through. Drain; remove the bay leaves. Transfer to a serving bowl; season with pepper.