A Southern-inspired boil blending crab, shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn and bold Cajun seasonings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Seafood
01 - 2 pounds snow crab legs, cleaned
02 - 1.5 pounds large shrimp, shell-on, deveined
→ Meats
03 - 1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
→ Vegetables
04 - 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
05 - 4 ears corn, cut into thirds
06 - 1 large onion, quartered
07 - 1 lemon, sliced
→ Aromatics & Spices
08 - 4 cloves garlic, smashed
09 - 1/4 cup Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
10 - 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
11 - 2 teaspoons salt
12 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Liquids
14 - 8 cups water
15 - 1 12-ounce bottle light beer (optional)
→ For Serving
16 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges
# Recipe Steps:
01 - Combine water and beer in a large stockpot. Add Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, smashed garlic, quartered onion, and lemon slices. Bring mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
02 - Add halved baby potatoes to the boiling broth and cook for 10 minutes.
03 - Incorporate corn pieces and sliced sausage into the pot. Boil for an additional 7 minutes.
04 - Place crab legs into the pot and cook for 5 minutes to heat through.
05 - Add shrimp and boil until pink and fully cooked, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Drain seafood and vegetables, discarding cooking liquid and aromatics. Transfer contents onto a large platter or prepared parchment on a table. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
