SEAFOOD BAGS RECIPES

Steps:

• Fill a very large stockpot fitted with a basket insert with about 8 quarts of water, or about halfway full. Squeeze lemons into the water, tossing the halves in too. Add onions, chiles, thyme, garlic, 1 2/3 cup seafood seasoning, 6 teaspoons kosher salt, and bay leaves; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir potatoes into the pot and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Next, add the sausage and corn; cook another 5 minutes, making sure everything stays covered with the liquid. Add the clams and boil until they open, about 8 minutes. Toss in the shrimp and shut off the heat. Cover the pot and let the shrimp steep in the flavor for 10 minutes, adding the crab in the last 5 minutes (press them into the liquid).
• Drain and spread the crab, shrimp, sausage, clams, corn, potatoes, and onions out on a newspaper-covered table or on 3 large serving trays. Sprinkle with a dusting of Old Bay® or provide for individual use.

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Combine butter and lemon peel in small bowl; set aside. Combine shrimp, scallops, oil, seafood seasoning, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in second bowl; toss to coat.
• Place four 18x12-inch pieces of heavy aluminum foil on counter. Spray each with cooking spray. Divide and evenly place corn and potatoes on each piece of foil. Top each with some seafood mixture and andouille slices. Fold edges of foil upward; pour 1/4 cup beer into each packet. Double fold top and ends of each piece of foil, leaving space for steam to gather.
• Place packets on grate; cover. Grill 15 to 20 minutes or until seafood is cooked through (145°F) and vegetables are tender. Carefully open packets. Divide lemon butter evenly and place on each piece of corn. Sprinkle each with parsley.