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The Onion Boil

The Onion Boil

The viral seafood boil experience, but made with a whole, juicy onion.

The Onion Boil

55 min · 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Yellow or White Onion (peeled, top and bottom trimmed flat)
  • 1 stick Butter (melted)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Paprika, 1 tsp Lemon pepper, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • Squeeze of Lemon juice

Method

  1. Cut a deep "X" into the top of the onion, cutting about 3/4 of the way down (do not cut all the way through, so the base stays intact).
  2. Place the onion on a large square of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  3. Mix the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and all the spices in a bowl.
  4. Pour the seasoned butter directly over and inside the cuts of the onion.
  5. Wrap the foil tightly around the onion to completely seal it.
  6. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45–50 minutes until the onion is incredibly soft and practically melting into the spicy butter sauce.

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