Description
This classic seafood boil recipe features a mouthwatering mix of shrimp, crab, sausage, potatoes, and corn all simmered in a flavorful, spiced broth. Perfect for gatherings and celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, shell-on
- 1 pound snow crab legs
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 4 ears corn, cut into halves or thirds
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: hot sauce and extra melted butter for serving
Instructions
- 1. Fill a large stockpot with water, about 6 quarts, and bring to a boil.
- 2. Add Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, garlic, and lemon wedges. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3. Add potatoes and cook for 10–12 minutes until almost tender.
- 4. Add corn and sausage, cook for another 5–7 minutes.
- 5. Add crab legs and shrimp; cook for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and crab is heated through.
- 6. Drain and transfer to a large serving tray or spread over newspaper or parchment paper.
- 7. Melt butter and drizzle over seafood; sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- 8. Serve with lemon wedges, hot sauce, and extra butter on the side.
Notes
- Feel free to swap or add ingredients like clams, crawfish, or mussels.
- Use pre-cooked seafood to shorten cooking time.
- Pairs well with crusty bread or garlic toast to soak up the buttery broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: seafood boil, shrimp boil, crab boil, summer seafood feast