Vibrant seafood feast with crab, shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and Cajun seasoning. Ideal for gatherings.
# Components:
→ Seafood
01 - 2 pounds snow crab legs, cleaned
02 - 1.5 pounds large shrimp, shell-on, deveined
→ Meats
03 - 1 pound andouille sausage or smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
→ Vegetables
04 - 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
05 - 4 ears corn, cut into thirds
06 - 1 large onion, quartered
07 - 1 lemon, sliced
→ Aromatics & Spices
08 - 4 cloves garlic, smashed
09 - 1/4 cup Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
10 - 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
11 - 2 teaspoons salt
12 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Liquids
14 - 8 cups water
15 - 1 bottle light beer (12 ounces, optional)
→ For Serving
16 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges
# Method:
01 - Pour water and beer (if using) into a large stockpot. Add Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne, garlic, onion, and sliced lemon. Bring to a vigorous boil over high heat.
02 - Add halved baby potatoes to the boiling liquid. Boil for 10 minutes until slightly tender.
03 - Add corn pieces and sliced sausage. Continue to boil for 7 minutes so vegetables and meats absorb the aromatic base.
04 - Carefully insert cleaned crab legs into the pot. Boil for 5 minutes until shells turn bright red.
05 - Add shrimp and simmer just until pink and fully cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Using a colander, thoroughly drain seafood and vegetables, discarding the cooking liquid and any aromatics.
07 - Transfer all contents to a large serving platter or arrange directly on a lined table. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
