A Southern-style seafood boil with crab, shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn bursting with Cajun spices.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 2 lbs snow crab legs, cleaned
02 - 1.5 lbs large shrimp, shell-on, deveined
→ Meats
03 - 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
→ Vegetables
04 - 1.5 lbs 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 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 2 tsp salt
12 - 1 tsp black pepper
13 - 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Liquids
14 - 8 cups water
15 - 12 fl oz light beer (optional)
→ For Serving
16 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
17 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - In a large stockpot, combine water, beer (if using), Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, smashed garlic, quartered onion, and lemon slices. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
02 - Add halved baby potatoes to the boiling liquid and cook for 10 minutes until partially tender.
03 - Incorporate corn pieces and sliced sausage into the pot. Continue boiling for an additional 7 minutes.
04 - Add snow crab legs and boil for 5 minutes to heat through.
05 - Add shrimp and boil just until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Drain the seafood and vegetables, discarding the cooking liquid and aromatics. Transfer to a large serving platter or place on parchment paper spread over a table.
07 - Drizzle melted butter over the boil and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve alongside lemon wedges.
