Cajun Seafood Boil (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Seafood Boil

01 - 2 pounds shrimp (shell-on, deveined)
02 - 1 pound crab legs (snow or king crab)
03 - 1 pound mussels
04 - 1 pound clams
05 - 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
06 - 4 medium potatoes, quartered
07 - 4 ears of corn, cut in half
08 - 1 lemon, halved
09 - 1 onion, quartered
10 - 8–10 garlic cloves, smashed
11 - 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
12 - 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
13 - 1 tablespoon paprika
14 - 1 teaspoon thyme
15 - 1 teaspoon oregano
16 - 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling)
17 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
18 - 4–5 bay leaves

→ For the Garlic Butter Sauce

19 - 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted
20 - 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
21 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
22 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
23 - 1 teaspoon paprika
24 - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
25 - 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional, for extra heat)

# Instructions:

01 - Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and corn, cook for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are almost tender.
02 - Add onion, garlic, lemon halves, bay leaves, and all seasonings to the pot. Bring to a rolling boil.
03 - Add sausage pieces to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes to release flavors into the water.
04 - Add shrimp, crab legs, mussels, and clams to the pot, ensuring everything is submerged. Cook for 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and shellfish have opened.
05 - While seafood cooks, melt butter in a saucepan. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, lemon juice, and optional hot sauce.
06 - Drain water from the seafood boil (reserve a little if desired). Transfer everything to a large serving tray or bowl.
07 - Pour garlic butter sauce over the seafood mixture and toss gently. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

# Notes:

01 - Discard any mussels or clams that don't open during cooking.
02 - Adjust the Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
03 - You can customize the seafood based on availability and preference.
04 - For an authentic experience, serve spread out on newspaper or a large tray for everyone to share.

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