Cajun Seafood Boil

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

Seafood & Add-Ins:
2 lbs crab legs (snow or king crab)
1 lb shrimp (peeled or with shells)
1 lb lobster tails (optional)
1 lb smoked sausage (sliced)
4 ears of corn (cut into halves)
4 large potatoes (quartered)
4 boiled eggs (optional)
Seasoning & Butter Sauce:
1 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced garlic
1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (for extra spice)
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, balances flavors)
1/2 lemon (juiced)
1 tbsp hot sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

Boil the Ingredients:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt, Old Bay seasoning, and a squeeze of lemon.
Boil potatoes for about 10 minutes.
Add corn and sausage, cook for 5 minutes.
Add shrimp and crab legs, cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked.
Make the Cajun Butter Sauce:

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Stir in all seasonings, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Coat Everything in the Sauce:

Drain the boiled seafood and ingredients, then transfer them to a large tray.
Pour the Cajun butter sauce over everything and toss to coat evenly.
Serve Hot!

Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy with lemon wedges and extra dipping sauce!