Seafood Boil

Directions

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   The first time I saw this type of dining, I was kind of looking and thinking, Hmm, looks like were going to be eating on newspaper?
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   Well, turns out its a fun and great way to entertain if you have a large group to feed.
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   Other than how good this tastes, the best thing is the cleanup!
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   After everybody is done, you just throw all your shells/corn cobs, etc.
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   into the middle of the newspaper and wrap up the ends and just throw it in the trash!
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   Line your table with plastic if it is porous and if youre concerned it will absorb the juices.
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   The thing that takes the time here is the preparation of your vegetables and cleaning the shellfish.
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   Other than that, its so easy.
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   I get everything prepped before guests arrive and its just a matter of throwing everything into a pot!
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    When I say that Im just going to throw dinner on the table, I really mean it!
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    This is just one variation I make.
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    The ingredients are approximate and its always a good idea to test the spices before adding your shellfish.
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    You can also add beer to this recipe if you choose to.
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    Heat a very large pot of water over an outdoor cooker, or medium-high heat indoors.
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    Sometimes I dont have a pot large enough, so I will split the recipe into 2.
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    Ive also heard of people using a turkey fryer, which would work well.
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    1.
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    Add Old Bay or Cajun Seasoning to taste, and bring to a boil.
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    2.
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    Add the onions, lemons, garlic, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
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    3.
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    Add the potatoes and sausage, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
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    4.
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    Add the corn cook for another 5 minutes.
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    5.
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    Add the crab/shrimp/clams, bring back to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
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    6.
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    Add the mussels last when everything else is almost done and cook for another 3 minutes or until opened.
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    Try not to boil too hard or your potatoes will fall apart.
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    Turn off the heat and let it sit for a 5 minutes.
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    Drain off the water or scoop everything out with a large paddle-type ladle and pour the contents out onto your newspaper-covered table.
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    Pour a nice cold glass of wine and dig in!