A seafood boil baked potato combines the flavors of a classic seafood boil with the comfort of a baked potato. Here’s a recipe to make it:Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 ears of corn, husked and cut into thirds
- 1 lb small red potatoes, halved
- 1 lb crab legs
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Old Bay seasoning, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Butter, for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the russet potatoes clean and pierce them several times with a fork.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- While the potatoes are baking, prepare the seafood boil ingredients. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Season the water generously with Old Bay seasoning and salt.
- Add the sliced smoked sausage and halved red potatoes to the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the corn to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and crab legs to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the crab legs are heated through.
- Drain the seafood boil ingredients and transfer them to a large serving platter or bowl.
- Once the baked potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and carefully slice each one open lengthwise.
- Fluff the insides of the baked potatoes with a fork.
- Divide the seafood boil mixture among the baked potatoes, placing a generous amount on top of each one.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the top of each seafood-filled potato.
- Serve the seafood boil baked potatoes hot, with additional Old Bay seasoning, melted butter, and chopped fresh parsley for garnish if desired.
Enjoy your delicious seafood boil baked potatoes as a hearty and flavorful meal!
