Description
This seafood boil is a classic Southern-inspired dish packed with fresh seafood like shrimp, clams, and crab legs, combined with corn, potatoes, and sausage, all seasoned with a flavorful Cajun-style spice mix.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (0.6 kg) king crab legs
- 1 lb (0.4 kg) Manila clams
- 1 lb (0.4 kg) head-on shrimp, rinsed
- 12 oz (340 g) smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 ears corn, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1.5 lbs (0.6 kg) baby potatoes
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with water and bring it to a boil. Add baby potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add corn and sausage slices; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add clams and cook until they open, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add shrimp and crab legs; cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and mix in Old Bay seasoning, paprika, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, sugar, and parsley.
- Drain the seafood and vegetables from the pot and transfer them to a large serving tray or bowl.
- Drizzle the seasoned melted butter over the seafood boil and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor.
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the Cajun seasoning.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious buttery sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
