Cajun Shrimp and Crab Seafood Boil On The LoCo 60qt Cooker

Taking a step back from the pit and firing up the burner. On Today’s episode we’re going to do a deliciously simple seafood boil!
Step 1. Seasoning The Water: First thing you want to do is bring the pot to a boil. Then dial in the flavor you’d like in the seafood and that starts with seasoning the water. I’m using 2 whole oranges, 3 lemons, 2 onions, a boil bag, 2 concentrated liquids, 10 bay leaves, 4oz of minced garlic, 8oz of butter, 2 cups of salt and one pound of boil seasoning. I think that's it. Once it’s all mixed in give it about 15 minutes to work itself into the water, this is important.
Step 2. Add To it: After 15 minutes all of your seasoning should be dissolved into the water, leaving nothing but flavor. Now you can start adding what you’d like to the pot. This part is all about timing, if you’re using different ingredients you’ll want to work that out beforehand. I start with potatoes, I give them a 10 minute head start. Then I'll toss in my sausage and crab legs, and I shoot for 5 minutes per pound of crab legs. After the crab legs have had time to cook I'll toss in some veggies. Today I'm using green beans, I'll give them 5 minutes and then I add the shrimp.
Step 3. Stop!!!: After I add my shrimp I'll let it boil for 2 more minutes, then I cut the fuel and drop the temp of the water below 150 to stop the cooking process. I’m using ice to do that but they make specific products for this as well. It’s a very important step. Once the pot has stopped cooking you want to allow the seafood to soak in all that flavor. I go about 25 minutes but you can adjust that time based on the flavor you’d like. The longer the soak the spicier the boil.
Step 4. Finished: Once you allow it to soak your desired amount of time you’re ready to eat. Go ahead and plate it up or poor it out on the table, grab a bib and some tools, this gets messy!
Hope everyone enjoyed today’s video, I know it isn’t BBQ but it's a very fun and rewarding way to cook. I’ll get back to the BBQ next Wednesday!
Thanks for watching, see you all next week!
#lococooker #seafoodboil #cajun

[@BIGGxDAWG210]

Dude was like, just a 60 quart pot for 2 people 😂

[@scaponi1]

Good stuff man. Thanks. You made it simple to follow

[@hectorrodriguez9565]

That looks delicious 😋.

[@melvinavaughan4690]

Love this video

[@adamlee3772]

Ok, dropped food on the floor, you say five second rule applies. That makes you a pro. Cooking outdoors when it is raining that hard, pro again. Excellent video. Food looks awesome. Hope to see more.

[@eikenbbq9023]

Haha the foods too good to waste! Thanks for watching!

[@tbreynol]

Outstanding Bro!!!!

[@Lawn461]

Cool video.On point to the point.Looks delicious.Ty.

[@eikenbbq9023]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@jasonwilber673]

I'll let you go on the frozen crab, but, if you live in the south frozen shrimp is unacceptable! Here in Georgetown SC it's fresh brown or pink, or no boil! Blue crab and crawfish also!

[@walterschaaf605]

Well done!

[@wemcal]

looks delicious... great video...

[@eikenbbq9023]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonprice811]

Awesome🔥 recipe! you can also try the juicy crab seasonings as well, the flavor they provide is just wonderful😋..thanks for sharing the video. Keep up the good work👍

[@cesarinagarcia2304]

I love all the citrus!

[@SimmonsTrading]

great vid!

[@eikenbbq9023]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Okla.Sky-watcher]

Looks GREAT! ...That's A LOT for 2 people!

[@Jonyam]

We do something similar in SC, but we use Old Bay with corn and blue crab instead of beans and snowcrab; we've got tons of both. Plus some Better than Bullion lobster base.👍

[@WORRO]

Looked amazing buddy! Thumbs up goodness ~John

[@eikenbbq9023]

Thanks man!

[@projektxent]

Great video. I tend to let the potatoes cook for about 15 min since they take the longest

[@drdrew3]

I like your tip about the minced garlic instead of the cloves. Brilliant. I always add fairly large whole mushrooms because they soak up the flavor from the boil like crazy. Flavor bombs. And fresh corn on the cob cut in half is a crowd favorite at my boils.

[@eikenbbq9023]

Funny thing about this video is I actually had mushrooms and corn but ended up forgetting to add both 🤣 filming and cooking really takes a toll on my memory

[@eshelly4205]

I put my shrimp in with shells…never did it without

[@eikenbbq9023]

That's what we prefer, the shells hold the flavor in a little better.

[@tjmaierhofer6379]

Doing one of these tonight! Will be my first one. This will go down well with some good brews!

[@eikenbbq9023]

Agreed! You can even add a brew to the pot! Good luck!

[@EskapeTheOrdinary]

Wow looks amazing! I’ll definitely be trying one of these next week Only one down side here in Australia…the crab boil seasoning is over $100 a tub 🙈

[@eikenbbq9023]

Holy smokes! I think it goes for around $9 here.

[@eshelly4205]

Make your own…

[@brandonmorgan9452]

Your hilarious 😂 5 seconds

[@eikenbbq9023]

Thanks for watching!

[@anjunabeats1980]

Nice!

[@eikenbbq9023]

Thanks!

[@anjunabeats1980]

Trying it right now with your vid as help! 👌🏼👍🏼

[@eikenbbq9023]

Awesome, let me know how it turns out!

[@anjunabeats1980]

@@eikenbbq9023 it was delicious !!!

[@eikenbbq9023]

Awesome, glad to hear it!

[@noelneveaux5490]

Great video! Love the green beans idea. I think I'm gonna try cauliflower in mine.

[@eikenbbq9023]

That's a great idea! Let me know how it turns out and good luck!

[@davidmendoza2698]

Yeah BUCS 4 LIFE

[@jamesballhard72]

You lost me on the green beans 🤣🤣🤣

[@eikenbbq9023]

😂😂😂 Don't knock it til you try it!

[@kolis_]

🔥🔥🔥

[@robcannarella3493]

I’m sorry... did you say this was for two people!?!?!? Either way...well done!

[@eikenbbq9023]

😂😂😂 yes, it was a feast for sure!

[@eshelly4205]

Is 3 lemons enough for 60 quarts im doing 6 lb shrimp next week in a 60 quart pot. I’m confused on the amount of lemons and how much powder seasoning to use

[@eikenbbq9023]

Might need 1 or 2 more

[@eshelly4205]

@@eikenbbq9023 do you know how much zataranes I need for 60 quarts and 5 to 6 lbs shrimp?

[@alsaling6249]

Doing my First boil in 2 days got a question. How much water do I start with in my 60 quart pot for 15 lbs crawfish, 5 lbs shrimp, 5 pounds Crab legs, 4 pounds mussles, 2-3 lbs sausage?+corn, taters, mushrooms? I'm thinking about 8 quarts? Please advise.

[@eikenbbq9023]

Sorry, I'm not much for measuring so I'm not help here 😂 I usually fill my pot halfway up and let it ride.

[@alsaling6249]

@@eikenbbq9023 - I can roll with that. Thanks for the advise!

[@shannonwilliams601]

Can you tell me how to make the butter that you're dipping things in

[@macattack1345]

Have you ever used that to steam oysters? Just got one and I'm trying to see how its done

[@eikenbbq9023]

Unfortunately I haven't, sorry buddy.

[@macattack1345]

@@eikenbbq9023 right on, thanks. Great vid btw

[@carbajalf9835]

Am I missing something? Wouldn't it taste better with the seasoned juice in it? It seems like a waste but I've never made it yet, ordered a nice deep fryer to try sometime in the near future. That looks amazing by the waym

[@eikenbbq9023]

You'll be very surprised when you realize just how much flavor/juice this soaks up on its own. The soak time is dependent on spice level, the longer you let it soak the spicier. After years of doing it we've kind of found our sweet spot. Good luck on yours!!

[@bretongel5811]

Wonderful recipe! Do be cautious the zatarains boil is extremely spicy. It was tolerable for me, but not good for the other spice sensitive people in my group.

[@eikenbbq9023]

For sure, we use it all of the time and love it but it can definitely be a little much for others.

[@denisegasparini64]

Where did you get that giant wooden spoon thingy?

[@eikenbbq9023]

I found that one at Lowe's

[@crazyhatdance]

Academy also sells them

[@bobk.1428]

Do you start off with peeled or unpeeled shrimp?

[@eikenbbq9023]

I always use unpeeled. The shell helps hold the liquid in.

[@bobk.1428]

@@eikenbbq9023 thanks! We have a small group of us heading to La for a fishing trip soon and are planning on doing a boil while we are there

[@jimward1586]

That is a lot of food for 2 people.

[@eikenbbq9023]

Just the way we like it 😅

[@SSgtBigSwole]

No salt, crab boil has enough salt in it already. I also use whole bulbs of garlic.

[@eikenbbq9023]

We prefer to add a little salt, to each their own. Thanks for watching!

[@user-bt3bw6ru7y]

I feel like the green beans would throw the taste off

[@eikenbbq9023]

They add no flavor, but they absorb all of the flavor.

[@missg1561]

Where can I get the cooker ?

[@eikenbbq9023]

I found mine on clearance at Walmart. I've seen them at Lowe's, Home Depot and on their online store.

[@mikemeyer88]

HOW MUCH WATER DO YOU START WITH ??

[@eikenbbq9023]

I fill with the amount of ingredients in mind. I think this one was around 2/3 full.

[@Hello_its_me_mario]

For 2? I need to step it up

[@nole8923]

How many quarts was your pot?

[@eikenbbq9023]

60

[@nole8923]

@@eikenbbq9023 Wow, and 5 pounds of snow crabs? Hmm I’m doing 84 ounces. Would that be 6 pounds?

[@eikenbbq9023]

Haha yeah, we stuff it full and I'm not sure what that would be.

[@nole8923]

@@eikenbbq9023 Would king crabs be too big for the pot you think?

[@eikenbbq9023]

No idea, we only eat snow crabs

[@dano9229]

"im gonna give this a taste test.... Saltier than the ocean, just right!" Sorry bro, too much salt for me, the sea food is already salty enough

[@eikenbbq9023]

No need to be sorry my man 😂😂 world would be real boring if we all liked the same things. Thanks for watching!

[@user-vq4vx4xc6d]

Why the butter? I’ve never seen that before 🤔

[@eikenbbq9023]

Butter helps the meat to separate from the shell similar to vinegar. It also gives a nice flavor.

[@user-vq4vx4xc6d]

@@eikenbbq9023 makes sense, thank you!

[@CBastemeyer]

Whats the pups name?

[@eikenbbq9023]

That's Peyton, my grilling buddy

[@williamrieger7526]

How many did this feed

[@eikenbbq9023]

6 people, probably enough for 8 though

[@williamrieger7526]

@@eikenbbq9023...thank you ...doing one this week 14 people...can't wait

[@ablackking8379]

That is for two people? 🤔

[@eikenbbq9023]

Haha, we bring it to our neighbors after we feast.

[@josephbethley9862]

Liquid fire

[@eikenbbq9023]

Basically 😂😂

[@rclaughlin]

What's so Cajun about Alaskan snow crab?

[@eikenbbq9023]

The seasoning 😃

[@j.wimboli9667]

That's why I BLESS my food! They do this at restaurant and home. 5 seconds my butt! no such rule if it the ground or floor it's NASTY!😝

[@michaelwilliams418]

Heat will kill anything that gets to it. Boil you for 20 minutes, you'll be dead too

[@LiquidSoul06]

Cmon dude you gotta wash your crab and potatoes 🥺🥺

[@eikenbbq9023]

😂😂 I'm not cooking for you bud

[@LiquidSoul06]

@@eikenbbq9023 lol that's true.

[@eshelly4205]

2 cups of salt? This is the first boil recipe I saw that calls for salt.

[@eikenbbq9023]

About that, yes

[@eshelly4205]

@@eikenbbq9023 got it. Just don’t tell my doctor

[@Gooch292]

Did you say all that good food is for 2 people?!

[@eikenbbq9023]

🤣🤣 We typically bring some to our friends too

[@adgebob5890]

Bro no washing of none of the stuff!

[@eikenbbq9023]

You're only getting what I allow you to see 😂 most people don't care to see me wash things but it does happen behind the scenes.

[@SoftTacoDFXR]

Feeds two??? Thats a crap ton of food lol

[@crabtrap]

what a needless expense on your spice mixes.......its 80% paprika, 20%celery salt and garlic just mix your own for 1/4 the cost

[@josephpitawanakwat7357]

Where’s the crawfish

[@eikenbbq9023]

Bone available at the time here in FL, that's why I chose the shrimp boil

[@damionbryant5500]

Two people can't eat all of that. Shit that's enough for like 5 to 6 people but it looks good

[@eikenbbq9023]

It's actually hard to buy ingredients for a small amount of people when doing these. We ended up sharing with family.

[@stuckathome9683]

What the hell kind of sausage was that?? Sorry, I’m from the north.

[@eikenbbq9023]

Conecuh Sausage, once you use it you won't do it any other way.

[@LiquidSoul06]

Ya don't wash your shrimp and check they are cleaned