A Southern-style boil featuring crab, shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, and Cajun spices for a vibrant meal.
# What you'll need:
→ Seafood
01 - 2 pounds snow crab legs, cleaned
02 - 1.5 pounds large shrimp, shell-on, deveined
→ Meats
03 - 1 pound andouille sausage 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 bottle (12 ounces) light beer (optional)
→ For Serving
16 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges
# Method:
01 - Combine water and beer (if using) 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 boiling liquid and cook for 10 minutes.
03 - Introduce corn pieces and sliced sausage to the pot. Continue boiling for an additional 7 minutes.
04 - Add cleaned crab legs to the pot and boil for 5 minutes.
05 - Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink and are opaque, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Drain the seafood and vegetables, discarding cooking liquid and aromatics. Transfer contents to a large serving platter or a parchment-covered surface. Drizzle with melted butter, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and garnish with lemon wedges before serving.
