Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 6

A bold, flavorful crab boil made with juicy crab legs, shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes simmered in a seasoned broth. Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or anytime you want a fun, hands-on seafood feast.

Ingredients

• 6 quarts water

• 1 large onion, quartered

• 2 lemons, halved

• 4 cloves garlic, smashed

• ½ cup seafood boil seasoning (such as Old Bay or Zatarain’s)

• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

• 2 pounds red potatoes, halved

• 3 ears corn, cut into thirds

• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced

• 2 pounds snow crab legs

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional, for serving)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the boil:
   Bring water to a rolling boil in a large stockpot. Add onion, lemons, garlic, seafood boil seasoning, and Cajun seasoning.

2. Cook the potatoes:
   Add potatoes and boil for 10–12 minutes, or until just fork-tender.

3. Add sausage and corn:
   Stir in sausage and corn. Cook for 5 minutes.

4. Add seafood:
   Add crab legs and shrimp. Cook for 4–6 minutes, until shrimp are pink and opaque and crab is heated through.

5. Drain and serve:
   Carefully drain the seafood boil. Transfer to a large serving platter or spread over parchment paper. Drizzle with melted butter and garnish with parsley if desired.

Tips

• Adjust seasoning to taste—add extra Cajun spice for more heat.

• Serve with lemon wedges, garlic butter, or cocktail sauce.

• Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving – approximate)

• Calories: 620

• Protein: 45g

• Fat: 26g

• Saturated Fat: 10g

• Carbohydrates: 48g

• Fiber: 5g

• Sugar: 6g

• Cholesterol: 265mg

• Sodium: 1850mg