Description
A vibrant celebration of fresh seafood and flavors, perfect for gatherings with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb large shrimp, shell-on
- 2 lb snow crab legs, split
- 1 lb mussels, scrubbed
- 1 lb Andouille sausage, sliced
- 4 ears corn, halved
- 1 lb baby red potatoes, halved
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 6 qt water
- 1 lemon, halved
- ½ cup Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for dipping sauce)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (for dipping sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (for dipping sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a 30-quart stockpot, combine 6 quarts of water, halved lemon, Old Bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, smashed garlic cloves, and bay leaves. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Add the halved baby red potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes until fork-tender.
- Stir in the corn and sliced sausage, continuing to boil for another 5 minutes.
- Carefully add the split crab legs and mussels to the pot, letting everything boil for 4 more minutes.
- Toss in the shrimp and peeled hard-boiled eggs, cooking for 2 more minutes until the shrimp turn pink and the mussels are fully opened.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Keep warm for dipping.
- Lift the basket from the pot and allow it to drain. Dump the seafood and vegetables onto a paper-lined table or large platter. Drizzle the garlic-butter sauce over the feast or serve it on the side.
Notes
For a milder option, swap Andouille sausage for chicken or omit it entirely. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: seafood, boil, festive, gathering, Cajun