Description
A flavorful and hearty Southern-style seafood boil packed with shrimp, crab, sausage, corn, and potatoes, all boiled in a spicy, seasoned broth.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, shell-on
- 1 lb snow crab legs
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 ears of corn, halved
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- Water for boiling
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil. Add Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne (if using), lemon quarters, and salt.
- Add baby potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add corn and sausage to the pot and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Add crab legs and cook for 5 minutes more.
- Add shrimp and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until pink and opaque.
- Meanwhile, in a separate pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the seafood mixture and transfer to a large serving tray or spread out on parchment paper over a table.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the seafood boil and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning and spice level to taste.
- Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread or melted butter on the side.
- You can add mussels, clams, or lobster tails for more variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg