Zatarain's Copycat Crab Boil Mix Recipe

Name: Zatarain's Copycat Crab Boil Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Mustard Seeds; 1/4 cup Coriander Seeds; 2 tablespoons Whole Allspice; 2 tablespoons Dill Seeds; 1 tablespoon Whole Cloves; 1/4 cup Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1/4 cup Bay Leaves, crushed; 1/4 cup Salt; 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger; 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 2-3 quartered Lemons

Recreate the magic of a classic New Orleans seafood boil with this easy-to-follow recipe, inspired by the beloved Zatarain's mix! This recipe yields enough flavorful boil for 5 lbs of shrimp or a dozen blue swimmers. We've taken the iconic Zatarain's taste and made it even better by adding 2-3 quartered lemons directly to the boiling water for an extra burst of bright citrus flavor. Get ready to transport your taste buds straight to the heart of New Orleans!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 260.3 kcal

Protein 23g

Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Zatarain's Copycat Crab Boil Mix

1/4 cup Mustard Seeds
1/4 cup Coriander Seeds
2 tablespoons Whole Allspice
2 tablespoons Dill Seeds
1 tablespoon Whole Cloves
1/4 cup Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 cup Bay Leaves, crushed
1/4 cup Salt
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2-3 quartered Lemons

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How to Make Zatarain's Copycat Crab Boil Mix

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, gently crushing the spices to release their aromas.
Place the spice mixture in a piece of cheesecloth or muslin. Gather the corners and tie securely to create a sachet.
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 2-3 quartered lemons and the crab boil sachet to the boiling water. Add salt generously (about 1/4 cup, or to taste).
Continue boiling until the water is deeply colored and fragrant (about 5-7 minutes).
Carefully add your seafood (5 lbs shrimp or a dozen blue swimmers) to the boiling water.
Cook until the seafood is pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes for shrimp and 8-10 minutes for blue swimmers. Adjust cooking time depending on the size of your seafood.
Remove the seafood from the pot and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

Carbs

11g

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