This is a handy reference to have when using liquid crab boil such as
Zatarain's to boil seafood, any seafood. Zatarain's also has a Lemon
flavored and Garlic and Onion Flavored liquid crab boil.
Amounts below are calculated by quantity of water used. The problem I've
found with the directions on the label is it tells you how much liquid
to use for X amount of pounds of seafood, not how much water you use.
Seasoning intensity is dictated by the seasoning to water ratio, and,
soak time in my opinion.
Water - Crab Boil
1 Gallon - 3 1/3 Tbs.
2 Gallons - Just under a 1/2 cup
3 Gallons - Just over 1/2 cup
4 Gallons - Just over 3/4 cup
5 Gallons - 1 cup
Remember, these are estimates. If you like a little more spice add a
little more crab boil.
When I use liquid crab boil I like to add a little black pepper,
granulated garlic and maybe some lemon and pepper seasoning.
Bagged crab boil is great, but, you must remember that to draw the
seasonings out you should boil then simmer the bags at least 30 minutes.
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