Best 5 Sunday Supper North Country Boil Recipes

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Indulge in a North Country Boil, a delectable symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of culinary heaven. This iconic dish, originating from Maine, USA, is a harmonious blend of succulent seafood, hearty vegetables, and aromatic spices, all simmering together in a flavorful broth. Dive into a medley of tender lobster, succulent shrimp, briny mussels, and plump clams, each contributing its unique essence to this seafood extravaganza. Perfectly complementing these treasures from the sea are an array of vegetables, including sweet corn on the cob, tender red potatoes, and crisp carrots, all soaking up the tantalizing broth. Savor the vibrant flavors of garlic, onion, and celery, which form the aromatic base of this dish, while a hint of dill and lemon zest adds a refreshing touch. Whether you're a seasoned seafood enthusiast or a newcomer to the culinary arts, the North Country Boil is an absolute delight that promises an unforgettable dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LOW COUNTRY BOIL



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

A few tablespoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay, to taste
3 pounds new potatoes
Two 16-ounce packages cooked kielbasa sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ears fresh corn, shucked and cut into halves or thirds
4 pounds frozen crab legs
4 pounds fresh shrimp, shells on

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot of water over medium-high heat indoors or outside. Add the seafood seasoning to taste and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and sausage and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Add the corn and cook until cooked, about 5 more minutes. Add the crab and cook another 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, another 3 or 4 minutes.

DAVE'S LOW COUNTRY BOIL



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Famous in the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina. This boil is done best on an outdoor cooker. It has sausage, shrimp, crab, potatoes and corn for an all-in-one pot all-you-can-eat buffet!

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 1h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or to taste
5 pounds new potatoes
3 (16 ounce) packages cooked kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
8 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed
5 pounds whole crab, broken into pieces
4 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot of water over an outdoor cooker, or medium-high heat indoors. Add Old Bay Seasoning to taste, and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, and sausage, and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the corn and crab; cook for another 5 minutes, then add the shrimp when everything else is almost done, and cook for another 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Drain off the water and pour the contents out onto a picnic table covered with newspaper. Grab a paper plate and a beer and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 333.2 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 67.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1575.9 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

LOW-COUNTRY BOIL



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup concentrated Louisiana-style shrimp and crab boil seasoning (such as Zatarain's)
4 pounds medium red potatoes
2 to 3 medium sweet onions, such as Vidalia, peeled and quartered if large
2 1/2 pounds cured, smoked pork sausage links, cut into 3-inch pieces
8 ears of corn, cut in half
4 pounds medium shrimp

Steps:

  • Fill a 7-gallon stockpot halfway with water (or use 2 large pots and divide the ingredients between them). Add the seasoning and bring to a rolling boil. Add the whole potatoes to the pot. Allow the water to return to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Add the onions and sausage. Bring the water back to a boil and cook 15 minutes. Add the corn, bring the water back to a boil and cook 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are done.
  • Add the shrimp, bring the water back to a boil and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Drain through a colander; discard the liquid. Serve on newspaper or a platter.

RODBENDERS LOW COUNTRY ISLAND BOIL



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Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 25 to 30 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 to 6 ounces crab boil spices
1 lemon, quartered
3 to 4 whole garlic cloves
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
3 pounds mushrooms, cleaned
3 to 4 scallions
2 to 3 peeled whole onions
9 ounces hot sauce
10 pounds smoked hot sausage
5 pounds tiny whole potatoes
25 to 30 ears corn
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
7 to 10 pounds mussels
15 to 25 pounds medium or large shrimp
(For different variations, any seafood could be added to the pot)

Steps:

  • Start with a 20-quart pot filled over 1/3 with fresh cold water. In the pot add crab boil mix to the water. Squeeze juice from 2 of the lemon quarters into the water, and drop in the rinds. Add the garlic cloves, red and green pepper slices, mushrooms, scallions, whole onions, and hot sauce into the water. Bring to a boil, and then add sausage and potatoes. Bring to a second boil, and continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes, or until potatoes start to get soft. Add the corn, chopped garlic, and start a count of 5 minutes. Do not wait until water boils. At 5 minutes, add mussels. 3 minutes later, add shrimp. Boil for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Drain immediately.
  • Serve with plenty of napkins.

LOW COUNTRY BOIL



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Ideal for camping and relaxing trips to the beach, this crowd-pleasing low country boil includes a combination of shrimp, crab, sausage, corn and potatoes. -Mageswari Elagupillai, Victorville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 quarts water
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges
1 medium sweet onion, cut into wedges
4 medium ears sweet corn, cut in half
1/3 pound smoked chorizo or kielbasa, cut into 1-inch slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, deveined
1 pound uncooked snow crab legs
Optional condiments: seafood cocktail sauce, lemon wedges and melted butter

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the water, beer, seafood seasoning and salt; add potatoes and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add corn and chorizo; simmer until potatoes and corn are tender, 10-12 minutes longer., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat oil. Add the garlic, cumin, cilantro, paprika and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute., Stir the shrimp, crab legs and garlic mixture into the stockpot; cook until shrimp and crab turn pink, 4-6 minutes. Drain; transfer seafood mixture to a large serving bowl. Serve with condiments of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 212mg cholesterol, Sodium 1318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients ahead of time. This will make the cooking process much smoother.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven. You'll need plenty of space to cook all of the ingredients.
  • Season the corn on the cob liberally. This will help to bring out its natural sweetness.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to them.
  • Serve the boil with plenty of melted butter and salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavors of the dish.

Conclusion:

North Country Boil is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer gathering. It's a great way to use up fresh summer produce, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying meal, give North Country Boil a try.

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