Description
This Southern Seafood Boil is a classic, flavorful feast featuring shrimp, snow crab legs, smoked sausage, baby potatoes, and corn on the cob, all infused with bold Cajun and Old Bay seasonings. Tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s the perfect communal dish for family gatherings, holidays, and backyard cookouts.
Ingredients
Seafood and Meat
- 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 lbs snow crab legs
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
Vegetables
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes
- 4 ears corn, cut into halves
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Sauce
- ¼ cup Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning broth: Bring a large pot of water to a boil with the lemon slices, garlic cloves, Cajun seasoning, and Old Bay seasoning to infuse the water with robust flavors.
- Cook the potatoes: Add the baby potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 15 minutes until they begin to soften but still hold their shape.
- Add sausage and corn: Stir in the sliced smoked sausage and halved ears of corn, continuing to boil for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and ingredients to cook through.
- Cook the crab legs: Add the snow crab legs to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until heated through and tender.
- Finish with shrimp: Finally, add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they turn bright pink and opaque, indicating doneness.
- Drain and transfer: Drain all ingredients thoroughly and transfer them onto a large serving platter for presentation.
- Melt and drizzle butter: Melt the unsalted butter and generously drizzle it over the seafood boil to add richness and depth of flavor.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top for a burst of color and freshness, then serve immediately with optional extra garlic butter and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Serve with extra garlic butter and lemon wedges to enhance flavor.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to suit your preferred spice level.
- For added variety, consider including crawfish, lobster tails, or clams in the boil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern, Cajun
