The Ultimate Seafood Boil Shopping List: Everything You Need
A seafood boil is much easier when you shop with a plan. Use this checklist to build your meal before you head to the grocery store or seafood market.
Choose Your Seafood
- Shrimp
- Snow crab legs
- King crab legs
- Lobster tails
- Crawfish
- Mussels or clams
You do not need every option. Two or three types of seafood are plenty for most family meals.
Add the Classics
- Smoked sausage or andouille
- Baby red or yellow potatoes
- Corn on the cob
- Boiled eggs, optional
- Mushrooms, optional
For the Butter Sauce
- Unsalted butter
- Chef Bae® Seafood Boil Seasoning
- Fresh garlic, optional
- Lemons, optional
- Parsley, optional
Kitchen Equipment
- Large stockpot
- Strainer or colander
- Tongs
- Large mixing bowl or serving tray
- Small saucepan for butter
Serving Supplies
- Crab crackers
- Seafood picks
- Plenty of napkins
- Bowls for shells
- Extra butter sauce for dipping
- Lemon wedges
How Much Seafood Should You Buy?
The amount depends on the size of the group and how many seafood varieties you are serving. Before shopping for a crowd, use How Much Seafood Do You Need Per Person for a Seafood Boil?.
Do Not Forget the Seasoning
Seasoning and butter are what tie the shrimp, crab, sausage, corn, and potatoes together. Add them to the shopping list before you start planning the extras.
Shop Chef Bae® Seafood Boil Seasoning before your next seafood feast.
About Chef Bae® Sherri Smith
Sherri Smith, known as Chef Bae®, is an Atlanta-based celebrity private chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary entrepreneur with more than 20 years of culinary experience. Through Chef Bae®, she shares Southern-inspired recipes, cooking tips, seasonings, and cookbooks designed to help home cooks create flavorful meals with confidence.