Cajun Garlic Butter Crab Legs & Jumbo Shrimp

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

1 lb crab legs
1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt to taste

Instructions:

Cook the Crab Legs & Shrimp:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add crab legs and cook for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
Add lemon juice and mix well.
Toss Seafood in Sauce:

Add the cooked crab legs and shrimp to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Toss to coat the seafood evenly.
Plating:

Arrange the crab legs and shrimp on a rustic white platter. Drizzle with any remaining garlic butter sauce.
Garnish with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of extra Cajun seasoning, if desired.
Indulge in this Cajun garlic butter seafood feast!