Costco’s $11.99/lb Seafood Boil: Dungeness Crab, Shrimp & More

If you’ve been scrolling Costco social media lately, you’ve probably already seen the Lusamerica Seafood Boil — and the very loud argument in the comments section about whether it’s a steal or a skip. Let’s settle it.

What You’re Getting

The Lusamerica Seafood Boil comes loaded: wild Dungeness crab, shrimp, mussels, clams, red potatoes, corn, and a spice packet — all at $11.99/lb. It’s pre-cooked, so the whole thing is ready in about 6 minutes. That’s a backyard boil with almost zero prep work.

For context, wild Dungeness crab alone can run $15–$20/lb at a seafood counter, depending on your market. Getting it bundled with shrimp, shellfish, and the fixings at $11.99/lb all-in is legitimately competitive pricing — especially in summer, when fresh shellfish prices tend to climb.

Who This Is Really For

This deal hits different depending on your situation:

• Families hosting a summer cookout who want something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. Dump it in a pot, steam for 6 minutes, spread it on butcher paper — instant party.
• Southern coastal households where a seafood boil is practically a love language. If you’re in the Carolinas, Gulf Coast states, or Louisiana, this is your crowd-pleaser for the holiday weekend.
• Costco members feeding 3–5 people — at this price point and portion size, it beats ordering in from a seafood restaurant by a wide margin.
• Anyone without easy access to a fresh seafood market. If your nearest quality fish counter is a haul away, this is a solid substitute.

What to Know Before You Buy

A few honest caveats worth mentioning:

It’s sold by the pound, so check your total. A bag that feeds four adults will add up — budget accordingly at the register.

Pre-cooked means timing matters. You’re reheating, not cooking from raw. Overcook it and the shellfish turns rubbery. Stick to that 6-minute window.

The spice packet may not be for everyone. If you’ve got spice-sensitive guests (or kids at the table), taste-test the seasoning level before you dump the whole packet in. You can always add more Old Bay [AFFILIATE:amazon] at the table.

Availability varies by warehouse. Costco rotates seasonal finds like this, and not every location carries it at the same time. Check your local warehouse’s app or call ahead before making a special trip.

The Verdict

For what it is — a pre-cooked, all-in-one summer seafood boil with Dungeness crab anchoring the mix — $11.99/lb is hard to argue with. You’re not getting a white-tablecloth experience, but you are getting a legitimate backyard feast with minimal effort. Pair it with [AFFILIATE:amazon] a good seafood boil pot and an outdoor burner if you want to go full experience.

If you’re a Costco member, this one’s worth picking up before it disappears. Not a member yet? The math on a summer full of deals like this one tends to justify the annual fee pretty quickly.

Head to your local Costco warehouse to check availability — or use the Costco app to see if your location has it in stock before you go.