Reheat seafood boil in the microwave in only about 2 minutes of cooking! This method heats it perfectly, without making your seafood rubbery and overcooked.
Remove leftover seafood boil from the bag, foil packet, or storage container
1 Portion leftover seafood boil
Place anything that’s not seafood, such as potatoes, corn, and sausage, onto a microwave safe plate
Cover with a damp (not soaked) paper towel
Microwave on high for 1 minute
Remove the plate, stir the vegetables and sausage, and then add your seafood, like shrimp, mussels, or crab legs
Add 1 Tbsp water or seafood boil water to the bottom of the plate or bowl
1 Tbsp water or seafood boil water
Moisten the paper towel again if needed and re-cover the plate or bowl
Cook for an additional 45-60 seconds on high, or until the seafood is heated through
Top with additional seafood boil seasoning and melted butter if desired and enjoy warm
Notes
I find that a plate is a better choice than a bowl as it allows you to spread the food out better for even heating, but you can use a bowl if that’s all you have
If you have some leftover seasoned water from the boil, add 1 Tbsp or so to the plate or bowl to help with moisture and flavor (but plain water or broth is acceptable too)
It’s best to only reheat one portion at a time. This allows your food to reheat more evenly and gives a better result
I do not recommend using the sensor reheat option if your microwave has one. This will dry out your seafood and make it rubbery in the microwave’s attempt to heat everything else
Cut your potatoes into halves or quarters if you have whole ones, as this will make reheating them a lot easier
My times are based on a 1000W microwave. If you have a different wattage, your cooking times may vary slightly
Exact nutritional values will vary based on the contents of your original seafood boil, so please consider this a guideline only
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