Cajun Crab Boil
Ingredients
- 4-6 lbs crabs or just the legs if you like them better
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 6-8 ears corn, husked and halved
- 2 lbs baby red potatoes
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 lemons, halved
- 4 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp old bay seasoning
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper or chili flakes adjust according to spice preference
- salt, to taste
- water for boiling
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, place the pot over high heat, and bring the water to a boil. Make sure you leave enough room for the ingredients so it doesn’t overflow.
- Add the cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, and halved lemons to the boiling water. Mix well.
- Slowly add the red baby potatoes to the pot and cook them for 10 minutes until they are slightly tender but not fork-tender.
- Add the smoked sausage and corn to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Gently place the crabs or crab legs into the pot, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Once the crab legs turn opaque, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5-7 minutes more.
- Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the cooked ingredients from the pot and transfer them to a large serving platter or a newspaper-lined table for a more authentic and aesthetic experience.
- Sprinkle additional cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper or chili flakes, and salt over the boiled seafood and vegetables to taste.
- Serve the melted butter, lemon wedges, your favorite dipping sauces, and your preferred side dishes.
Notes
*Photo by Richard Keele licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
