A vibrant blend of crab, shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn with rich Cajun seasonings.
# Components:
→ Seafood
01 - 2 pounds snow crab legs, cleaned
02 - 1.5 pounds large shrimp, shell-on, deveined
→ Meats
03 - 1 pound andouille 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 (approximately 3.5 tablespoons)
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 (12-ounce) bottle light beer (optional)
→ For Serving
16 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Combine water and beer in a large stockpot. Add Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, onion, and lemon slices. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
02 - Add halved baby potatoes to the boiling liquid and cook for 10 minutes until tender.
03 - Stir in corn pieces and sliced sausage. Boil for an additional 7 minutes to infuse flavors and cook thoroughly.
04 - Add cleaned crab legs to the pot and boil for 5 minutes, allowing them to heat through and absorb seasoning.
05 - Add shrimp and cook just until they turn pink and are opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Drain all seafood and vegetables, discarding cooking liquid. Transfer contents to a large platter or a parchment-covered surface.
07 - Drizzle melted butter over the seafood boil, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
