Description
This classic seafood boil recipe is a flavorful, crowd-pleasing feast loaded with shrimp, crab, sausage, potatoes, and corn, all tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce and perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, deveined and shell-on
- 1 pound snow crab legs
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 ears corn, halved
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with water, add Old Bay seasoning, salt, and lemon halves, and bring to a boil.
- Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add corn and sausage, cook for another 5–7 minutes.
- Add crab legs and shrimp, cook for 4–5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, paprika, and cayenne; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Drain the seafood and vegetables and transfer to a large serving tray or bowl.
- Drizzle garlic butter sauce over the seafood boil and toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Customize with mussels, clams, or lobster if desired.
- Line your table with newspaper for a fun, mess-free serving style.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Adjust spice level with more or less cayenne or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 240mg