Description
A flavorful and hearty seafood boil loaded with shrimp, crab, corn, potatoes, and sausage, seasoned to perfection with Cajun spices.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, shell-on
- 1 lb snow crab legs
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 ears corn, halved
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 4 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Water for boiling
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add Old Bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, onion, garlic, and lemon quarters.
- Add baby potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add corn and sausage; boil for another 5-7 minutes.
- Add crab legs and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and mix in hot sauce (if using).
- Drain seafood boil and transfer to a large serving platter or tray.
- Drizzle with melted butter mixture before serving.
Notes
- You can add other seafood like clams or mussels based on preference.
- Serve with crusty bread or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing Cajun seasoning and hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 220mg