crab boil
Shellfish cooking event
A crab boil is a communal meal where crabs are cooked in a large pot of seasoned water, typically with corn, potatoes, and sausage, then dumped onto a newspaper-covered table for everyone to dig in.
The term also refers to the spice blend used: Add two tablespoons of crab boil to the water.
A tradition of coastal Southern cooking, especially Louisiana and the Chesapeake Bay region.
Regional seafood spice blend
- cayennePungent red spice
- bay leavesDried aromatic culinary herb
- peppercornsDried spice berries
- mustard seedsSmall pungent spice grains
garlic · lemons · potatoes · corn · sausage · onions · celery · butter
Old Bay
Regional seafood spice blend
- cayennePungent red spice
- bay leavesDried aromatic culinary herb
- peppercornsDried spice berries
mustard seeds · garlic · lemons · potatoes · corn · sausage · onions · celery · butter · salt
crawfish
Small freshwater lobster relative
mussels · prawns · shellfish · steamer pot · stockpot · mallets · crackers · picking · shell · roe
feast
Elaborate ceremonial meal
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
- cookoutOutdoor meal over flames
- reunionGathering after separation
picnic · backyard · newspaper · communal · family · friends · summer · tradition · celebration · Lowcountry
- boiled foodsstew, chowder, ramen, gumbo, pho
- cookoutscookout, barbecue, pig roast, fish fry, oyster roast
- outdoor partiesgarden party, lawn party, patio party, pool party, BBQ
- Seafood Diningseafood restaurant, seafood shack, seafood platter, seafood buffet, seafood
- Seafood Dishesfish and chips, fried shrimp, shrimp cocktail, clam chowder, lobster bisque
- seasoningssalt, pepper, basil, oregano, thyme
crab boilclambake
Outdoor seaside shellfish meal
raw bar · sashimi · oyster roast · fish fry · ceviche
crab boilpig roast
Outdoor feast, whole animal
barbecue · crawfish boil · clambake · lobster boil · lamb roast
boil, crab, boiling, crabby, boiler, crabs, boils, crawfish boil, seafood boil