Description
A Southern-inspired seafood feast featuring crab legs, shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes, all boiled in a boldly seasoned broth and served picnic-style for a hands-on, flavor-packed experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Snow Crab Legs
- 1.5 pounds Shrimp (shell-on)
- 1 pound Andouille Sausage, sliced
- 1.5 pounds Red Potatoes, halved
- 4 ears Corn on the Cob, halved
- 2 Lemons, halved
- 6 Garlic Cloves, smashed
- 1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 1 stick Butter, melted
- 4 Bay Leaves
- Water or Seafood Stock (enough to cover ingredients)
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with water or seafood stock and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Stir in Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, garlic, bay leaves, and lemon halves (squeeze them in first).
- Add the potatoes and boil for 10–12 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add sliced sausage and corn, cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add crab legs and shrimp, boiling for 3–5 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and the crab is heated through.
- Turn off heat and let everything sit in the pot for 5 minutes to absorb flavor.
- Spread parchment paper over your table and carefully scoop out the boil contents to serve. Drizzle with melted butter and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use seafood stock instead of water for richer flavor.
- Do not overcook the shrimp or crab.
- Prep all ingredients ahead of time for a smoother cooking experience.
- Serve with plenty of napkins and tools for cracking crab legs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: crab boil, southern seafood boil, cajun crab, old bay seafood, shrimp crab sausage boil