Description
Get ready for a flavor explosion with this Ultimate Seafood Boil! Loaded with tender crab legs, juicy shrimp, buttery potatoes, sweet corn, and smoky sausage all drenched in a garlicky Cajun butter sauce—it’s the ultimate easy dinner idea. Whether you’re craving a cozy family meal or prepping for your next backyard feast, this one-pot recipe is guaranteed to deliver bold coastal flavors in every bite. Perfect for casual gatherings, this seafood boil doubles as a fun, no-fuss dinner party that satisfies everyone at the table. If you’re searching for dinner ideas, food ideas, or just a delicious and easy recipe, this one tops the list.
Ingredients
2 pounds crab legs
1.5 pounds jumbo shrimp (shell-on)
4 ears corn, cut into thirds
1.5 pounds baby potatoes
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
1 cup unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 lemon, sliced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Fill a large stockpot with water and add Old Bay seasoning. Add baby potatoes and boil for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender.
2. Add corn and sausage to the pot and boil for another 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the crab legs and shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and crab is heated.
4. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Simmer until fragrant.
5. Drain the seafood boil and place it on a large platter.
6. Drizzle everything with garlic butter sauce. Top with parsley and extra seasoning if desired.
Notes
Be sure to not overcook the shrimp—they cook very fast and become rubbery if left too long.
You can make the garlic butter ahead of time and warm it just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1450mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
Keywords: seafood boil, easy dinner, summer recipe, crab boil, shrimp boil