SEAFOOD BOIL IN OVEN BAG RECIPES

Steps:

• Microwave the bag of potatoes for 6 minutes, then cut potatoes in half or quarters, depending on the size.
• Add the corn, lemon, potatoes, sausage, butter and thyme to a large bowl. Toss together and place everything on the sheet pan with the corn standing on end and the sausage pieces sliced-side down.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Make a pouch using 2 sheets of aluminum foil, sealing the edges very well. Place the shrimp in the pouch and add the seafood seasoning. Add the beer and close the pouch. Place the pouch on the sheet pan, atop the sausage and vegetables. Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast until the potatoes are soft and the sausage is sizzling, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully open the shrimp pouch. Pour the pouch over the sheet pan and serve.

Steps:

• To make a roux, heat oil, add flour and cook over medium heat until VERY dark but not scorched, stirring constantly. If using butter, be very careful because it burns easily. Set aside.
• In large dutch oven, saute onion, celery, and okra until limp.
• Add roux, broth, tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, crab boil packet, and salt and pepper. (NOTE: If you can't find Crab Boil at your grocery, please refer to recipe # 3252 by Candie Yoder or # 34801 by Miller)
• Simmer for 2 hours.
• 10 minutes before serving, add all raw fish and seafood and the file powder.
• Simmer until done, but do not boil.
• Serve over bowls of rice.