pacific northwest boil
I suppose we are most familiar with a New England or other East Coast seafood boil, but in the Pacific Northwest they are just as fond of their own seafood. Perhaps theirs is fresher and wild-caught more often, just sayin'. Traditionally, after draining out the water, the whole pot is served family-style outdoors. When I say family-style I mean that the picnic table is covered with newspapers and the whole thing is tossed onto the newspapers and the family has a feast! Lobsters or crabs are great alternatives. You can also substitute Old Bay for the seasonings.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces (such as andouille, kielbasa)
- 3 pounds red potatoes (about 12 small)
- 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
- 2 - lemons, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 - bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon mustard seed
- 1 tablespoon coriander seed
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 3 - dried chili de arbol or 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound steamer clams, optional
- 2 pounds large shrimp, shell on, heads removed
- 4 - ears of corn on the cob, shucked and cut into thirds
How To Make pacific northwest boil
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Step 1Place all the ingredients except the seafood and the corn into a large stockpot and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are nearly tender, 8-10 minutes.
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Step 2Add clams and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add corn and shrimp, cook until the shrimp is just cooked through and opaque, another 1 to 2 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and place a cover if it needs a few more minutes.
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Step 3Drain and serve immediately with garlic bread, if desired.
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