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Southern Crab Boil

Created by: Howcan Team

Ingredients

4 quarts water
1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning
2 tablespoons salt
2 lemons, halved
1 head of garlic, halved
2 onions, quartered
6 small red potatoes
6 ears of corn, halved
2 pounds of large crab legs
1 pound of large shrimp
1 pound of smoked sausage, sliced

Instructions

In a large stockpot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
Add 1/2 cup of Old Bay seasoning and 2 tablespoons of salt to the boiling water.
Squeeze the juice from the halved lemons into the pot, then add the lemon halves, garlic, and onions.
Add the potatoes and boil for 10 minutes.
Add the corn and boil for an additional 5 minutes.
Add the crab legs, shrimp, and smoked sausage to the pot and boil for 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through.
Once cooked, drain the seafood and vegetables from the pot and transfer to a large serving platter.
Serve the Southern crab boil with melted butter, cocktail sauce, and extra Old Bay seasoning on the side.

Crab boil is a beloved Southern dish with roots in Louisiana, where it's a staple of Cajun and Creole cuisine. This flavorful seafood feast typically includes a mix of crab, shrimp, corn, potatoes, andouille sausage, and a medley of aromatic spices like cayenne, bay leaves, and mustard seeds. The dish is traditionally prepared in a large pot, where the ingredients are boiled together to create a mouthwatering blend of flavors. Chefs and home cooks alike take pride in perfecting their own unique spice blends, with some adding in special ingredients like lemons or garlic to enhance the dish. For the best crab boil experience, head to Louisiana, where you can find renowned restaurants and seafood shacks serving up this iconic dish. Whether it's enjoyed at a lively outdoor boil or a cozy restaurant, the communal and festive atmosphere of a crab boil is an essential part of the experience.

60 min

350 calories

Instructions

In a large stockpot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
Add 1/2 cup of Old Bay seasoning and 2 tablespoons of salt to the boiling water.
Squeeze the juice from the halved lemons into the pot, then add the lemon halves, garlic, and onions.
Add the potatoes and boil for 10 minutes.
Add the corn and boil for an additional 5 minutes.
Add the crab legs, shrimp, and smoked sausage to the pot and boil for 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through.
Once cooked, drain the seafood and vegetables from the pot and transfer to a large serving platter.
Serve the Southern crab boil with melted butter, cocktail sauce, and extra Old Bay seasoning on the side.