How To Make The Perfect Seafood Boil Bag at Home

It's about time for the good weather to start rolling in and one of the first things I think about when it starts to get warm out, is a good ol' seafood boil. The boil bag restaurants are popping up everywhere but they can cost a fortune. Today, I show you how to do it at home. Let's#makeithappen
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Shopping List:
3 lbs crab legs
2 lbs shrimp
4 lobster tails
2 lbs small potatoes
1-2 onions
2-3 lbs andouille sausage
4 corn on the cob (cut in half or quarters)
2 sticks of butter
1-2 heads roasted garlic
2 tbsps fresh garlic or garlic paste
juice of 1 orange
juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsps hot sauce
1 tbsps worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
AP and Lemon bae
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup diced parsley

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[@CulinaryCentury]

I will check this out

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I know you have merch.. But if you sole a T with "The worst word in the world sauce" folks would buy it! I know I would!

[@jas5050]

I wasn’t sure where this video was going since I’ve made tons of seafood boil and was about to write this video off. But dang this guy broke out my secret recipe spice…the caldo de pollo bullion….hahaha. Once I saw that and what he did I was like ok this guy is legit. My man! He knows what’s up that sauce is what most folks are missing when they want to make what the restaurants make. Anyone can add stuff to hot water what separates home cooked boils from restaurants is that sauce he is making. My man nailed it! Also, I’ve made hundreds of boils in my life time. As he has stated the key is always prepping and preheating the corn and potatoes and other items. Good boils are all about timing. Regardless of what anyone says a one pot boil ain’t goin to cut it. If not you WILL have MUSH! I subscribed as soon as he said “no one likes mushy crab or lobster” amen!

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Cooking period is about timing

[@prestoncherise5516]

I have made this dish twice and my family is completely quiet. You can hear a pin drop when I make this seafood boil for my family. Thank you so much for sharing an amazing recipe.

[@polomchak]

I made this for my wife for Mother’s Day, she said it was real good. Thanks very much!

[@momofro1819]

good man 👍

[@nextlavalllc4255]

I did this and turned out great That lemon and orange is a game changer

[@SDeezy593]

Agreed! It was my first time doing seafood bags. Probably the most expensive meal I've ever cooked too but well worth it!

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I’ve made your recipe about 3 times now and I am absolutely obsessed with this sauce. It is absolutely delicious. I’ve actually saved some of the sauce and used it with other dishes! I’m actually going to make this sauce regularly and have it on had because I absolutely love it! Thank you thank you thank you for this recipe. It has made my cooking life so much better! You the GOAT!!!

[@JoseGarcia-vi3pu]

Roughly how long do you bake bag?

[@opalivy739]

Matt this is a nice seafood boil bag tutorial. I love the way you made your butter glaze sauce to go over your seafood content. Everything about this recipe is amazing and great. I will be using this recipe tutorial to make my seafood boil bag. Thanks for sharing your amazing cooking talent with us today!!! ✌🏾✌🏾♥️

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[@grandddame60]

I agree with @opalivy. Everything about this tutorial is great. I consider this Seafood Boil Bag a 5 Star dish. And the picture presentation deserves to be rewarded. The 2 sticks of butter, man lots of garlic, and lemon, and oranges makes this taste awesome. I can't give you stars here, but will you accept 5 hearts❤❤❤❤❤ 😊.

[@isisolivera6926]

I’m making this tonight for me and my boyfriend. He’s going to be fresh off a flight home. I hope he loves it!

[@NandH902]

Finally I've come across a recipe (Seafood Boil) that don't require 12 different spices. This is so simple and economically my favorite. I have all the spices on hand so I don't have to go crazy trying to gather everything that other Seafood Boils have so I Thank You

[@BranniganCarter]

I use Slap Ya Mama seasoning, and drop in some lemon

[@goobietheshooter]

Lmao whitest comment 🤣SEAFOOD BOIL SPOSED TO HAVE A LOT OF SEASONING

[@AlmightyAphrodite]

Im dying to make a seafood boil one of these days, but I was wondering about frozen vs live seafood.. I can get a lot of stuff fresh and live, which in most cases is better tastewise.. so i was wondering, does it make a difference in a boil as well? If so, then how do you prep stuff? Ive seen videos where like a ton of crawfish were tossed in alive.. what about cleaning and deveining?

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[@lieulieubear1407]

Your blogs gave me inspiration of cooking. Since I moved in my place I haven’t ate out. And I made this the first day I moved in. All this saved me some money. I usually spend a good $200 for seafood boils.

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[@MsBRANDY007]

The best seafood boil in a bag is your own! Looks deeeeelicious 😋🤤! I'm going to add my shrimp, lobster tail, crawfish, and scallops last next time I make a bag because you're right, it does turn out overly cooked! Thanks👍🏾!

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I bought that Kerrygold butter. Wow... that is some good butter. It tastes so good on my homemade popcorn too. This recipe looks so good. Thank you.

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Irish butter is the best...goes for about $10 a pound here !

[@josaidso8438]

FINALLY came upon a recipe where the seafood is cooked IN the boil. So many people on YT making sauces and cooking the seafood separately then just pouring sauce on seafood. Never understood how they call those recipes boils.

[@mcgowananderson7405]

This recipe looks amazing prepping to try it tomorrow.. sharing a hack.. spread some butter on the crab leg knuckles before you put them in the bag. This allows the butter to melt thru the claw and makes them easier to get the all of the crab meat when you break them open. Your tips are amazing thanks for sharing...

[@Sam-Icy]

what do you mean knuckle? the part where it bends? I'm really curious now. lol

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Yes, the part that bends😂

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“ Bite size pieces “ the sausage 😮😂

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😂😅

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Lol my stomach is so full from breakfast but this has my mouth watering. Will be trying this over the weekend, love your channel🙌🏾

[@MrMakeItHappen]

enjoy! thanks for your support

[@memefree3101]

Thank you for putting the tip in about adding the shrimp and lobster last...I'm sooooo tired of seeing overcooked seafood 👍🏽... this looks delish!!!

[@kittieberry4214]

Your eggs also they last after everything the eggs should be tossed right before you serve the boil bag❤

[@skydomi]

That seafood sauce looks outstanding! I'll be making this recipe very soon.

[@queensolsticespeaks9684]

Haven’t had a seafood boil in sooo long! Can’t wait to try this!

[@Jroyyy623]

Me and my kids went to red crab and had this we had so much fun this is a great dish to bring everyone together.

[@reviewright3845]

How long in the oven before adding the shrimp & lobster?

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Your recipe is going to save me some money now that I can make it happen myself 😊

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[@laurar6967]

Hi Mr Make It Happen, Im Laura and a new subscriber. Your seafood boil bag looked amazingly delicious. And when you took a bite, your face said it all! Im drooling right now! Great video.❤

[@zombieslayerxo]

Watching something I can never eat 😢. Looks so good

[@1Mizzld]

Love the recipe. I only wish you had mentioned times. How long to leave boil/shrimp in oven for. ❤

[@SDeezy593]

True, I enjoy specifics with times as well, but most of what you're using is already partially cooked or already cooked (like my crab legs) before it even goes in the bag. The exception is the shrimp but that's literally during like the last 10 minutes of cooking. Worst-case use a thermometer to prevent overcooking.

[@SDeezy593]

I also didn't thaw my fully cooked Crab legs. My brother that's a chef suggested that and they were damn good and juicy

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@@SDeezy593good tip!

[@rozregan8997]

Thank you! I just made this yesterday. Crab legs were on sale at Winn Dixie. Hubby loved it!

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That crab leg sale was amazing❤

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LOL here for a good time not a long time 😂😂 I live for this

[@kmoliere504]

I love that you're using Avocado oil and Kerrygold butter instead of vegetable or seed oils.

[@moniemone1062]

How long did you cook it before adding the lobster and shrimp ?

[@platinumfights1128]

Shrimp and lobster takes probably no more than 7 minutes to cook. I would never peel the shrimp in a boil. Leaving the shell adds flavor. I'm not sure what this guy is doing. You don't need to do all that. Boil everything, start with corn first then potatoes, then sausage then the seafood at the end for 5 to 10 minutes

[@ThePorshaEdmun]

@@platinumfights1128they asking how long to cook the boil BEFORE adding the shrimp is it 20 minutes then add the shrimp and then let it finish cooking for another 5-7 min

[@gforce825]

@MrMakeItHappen…thank you for blessing our heart and all of our seafood boil parts with this recipe. I was in such a rush that I forgot the potatoes and corn to put in the bag, I also add a good helping of Kimmy’s “Yes that much” seasoning to it also and OMG! My neighbors smelled the base cooking and was at the door, haha. This is a great recipe. Thank God for your skillset.

[@meloi661]

I used this recipe tonight for my family. I did not have corn and cooked baked potatoes on the side. I also added brown sugar to help the sauce sticks It was a winner! Kids, husband and father in law all ate. It was great! A winner recipe

[@keelakennedy5802]

How long did you let your crab legs cook. Before adding the shrimp. What temperature for the oven.

[@krystalsanchez9421]

thank you for all the cool info and tips making this for my momma mothers day 2024!!

[@veecee3669]

Oh honey, your Seafood Boil Bag is a thing of beauty. I thought, "Well, I'll watch it, but it's probably going to be super time consuming to actually prepare", but nooo, you've made it pretty darn easy, using the oven and turkey bags... genius! Thank you, I'm definitely going to be making this at home!

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Oh my God I just realized I’m starving

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'Worst word in the world' sauce 🎉 There's enough W's in there. We have WINNER 🏆 🎉 I'm using that from now on

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It’s an at home recipe! No I don’t wanna buy your crumb spice. I wanna make it at home today not next week! Id like “if you don’t have MY spice you can use this:”

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Erm it’s All Purpose seasoning…….can get it anywhere…..

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This looks so delicious, the presentation is great. I don't eat seafood but I'm going to try the recipe for my family when we get together. Thanks so much for sharing.

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Make it happen!!!❤ I am excited for this one.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

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Gonna try this boil in a bag.... looks great and maybe my boys wont smell it as much!!! Thanks for the real tip!!!💞

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[@ladyshegen]

Did I miss the part where you said how long you cook it and at what temp?

[@justme22408]

400° but still searching for how long before adding the shrimp and lobster. He just says "when the crab legs are done and the potatoes are tender". Just curious at an appropriate time to avoid over cooking?¿

[@RobertoDeNegro]

10:49 He said to cook until the crab legs are done and the potatoes are tender

[@Simply_Mimi_2]

This video is right on time I just had a boil bag from boil Bay yesterday and you were right my corn was mushy. I'm going to make two bags, one for me and my daughter this week. I already got corn on the cob and shrimp. I just need potatoes, sausage, and what other seafood I want to add.

[@adrianakessler384]

Looks 😊 so good! Not sure 🤔 if I missed it, but did you say how long approximately & what temperature? Thanks!

[@paytonstarburst]

He said 400 but not how long

[@Foreveryoung_757]

I tried this recipe tonight and hooonneeyyy this will be my go to recipe for seafood for now on!!!

[@bethhabbel4620]

I made this for Christmas 2023. It was fantastic except for a couple of things. I forgot the Worchestire sauce so I have no idea how it would have been had I remembered that. The video doesn't mention the cook time, so I kept checking it. It took about 40-45 minutes total, including cooking the shrimp. Also never again will I buy cut up corn in a frozen bag. It was awful and not at all fresh. I hope this helps!

[@nenar7763]

Would you say like 30 mts the crabs legs then 10 mts with the shrimp? Is good

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Thank you so much for sharing this recipe and it looks delicious 😋!

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GOOD COOKING CLEAN COOKING BEAUTIFUL COOKING LOOKING GOOD

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LOVE GARLIC.AND THAT IRISH 🧈 BUTTER COST A LITTLE MORE BUT WORTH IT

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So looking forward to giving this recipe a go at a shindig I have planned this summer. Thank you!

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It's definitely looking good.. Yum, 😋 Happy Sunday to you and yours.. Enjoy.. 🐞❤

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What was total cooking time? Temperature?

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I love the new name for Worcestershire sauce.. "wors what in the world sauce" 😂😂

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Omg this looks AMAZING

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Yummy 😊 Thanks for the recipe! Lookin' Good....!

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Mhmm yummy I'm making this for me n my family for Easter they wanted seafood and this lil concoction is perfect.❤ thanks

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Excellent video! Garlic & Roasted Garlic, yes.

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Looking good. Trying this recipe this weekend

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It's perfect not prefect. Cool recipe; will try it next time I have a seafood boil.

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Thanks for the inspiration! Two bags - that's two servings. LOL!

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Oh man!!! Lookin’ good! Thank you!!! Can’t wait to do this 😊

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Good crazy food, dude. Cold, chilled beer, and you are in paradise. Cheers, bro...

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THAT'S ALRIGHT I MUST TRY THIS.

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Having this for my birthday on Thursday!

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Can we use red pepper flakes instead of the hot sauce. Watching the salt content

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I was thinking the same thing, I have high blood pressure….

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The pan you put the sausage in when you cooking it did you have it in the freezer to cool down the sausage? Im asking because it looked like it was.

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Yo I was about to dive into my phone to get a taste….. that looked so delicious!

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Yummy! Want to try that recipe plus couple boiled eggs 😋🤤

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Very nice...looks great!!! Only thing missing (for me) is the boiled eggs 🧡

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Made this for valentines for my family. It was absolutely delicious 🥰😋

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[@TheReverrol1990]

How long should you bake the crab

[@BluetheRaccoon]

Why boil in a plastic bag though? Microplastics are real. Boil in a stock pot, friend! Then take your shellfish shells and the broth in the pot and put it in your slowcooker overnight and make a real nice stock for soup the next day!

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Your eating microplastics regardless, they’re in everything

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It's look great - Nice addition

[@anoukduarte3984]

Just two things I would change, lemon and orange "zest"and include the heads of the shrimps and lobster for the base.

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Damnit ❣️ That looks 👀 so scrumptious 😋