Pinoy Style Seafood Boil Recipe

[benzie]

Hi everyone! I wanted to share my twist on a seafood boil, Filipino-style! It’s a fun, messy, and delicious dish perfect for get-togethers. We always serve it on a big table lined with banana leaves for that authentic feel. Here’s how I make it:

Ingredients:​

• 1 kg shrimp (head-on, shell-on)
• 1 kg mussels or clams (cleaned)
• 2–3 medium crabs (optional but sooo worth it!)
• 4 large corn on the cob (cut into halves or thirds)
• 6–8 baby potatoes
• 4 pieces of longganisa or chorizo (cut into chunks)
• 2 heads of garlic (minced)
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp banana ketchup (trust me on this!)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1–2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to your spice level )
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Water or seafood broth for boiling

Steps:​

1. Prep and Boil: Boil the potatoes and corn in salted water until tender. Set aside. In the same pot, cook the mussels, shrimp, and crabs for a few minutes until just done. Save about a cup of the broth for later.
2. Sauté the Good Stuff: In a big wok or pan, melt the butter. Sauté the garlic and onions until fragrant. Toss in the longganisa or chorizo chunks and cook until lightly browned.
3. Flavor Bomb: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, banana ketchup, sugar, chili flakes, and the saved broth. Let it simmer for 3–5 minutes. Taste-test and adjust seasonings.
4. Mix It Up: Toss in the boiled seafood, corn, and potatoes. Gently stir to coat everything in that saucy goodness.
5. Serve It Up: Lay it out on a table lined with banana leaves, and dig in with your hands for the ultimate experience!
   

Would love to hear how you make yours or if you have suggestions to make it better!