GARLIC BUTTER SEAFOOD BOIL

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb crab legs (king or snow crab)
• 1 lb mussels or clams, cleaned
• 1 lb lobster tails, split in half
• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 4 ears corn, cut into halves
• 1 lb baby potatoes
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Melted butter, for dipping

Instructions

1. Boil the Vegetables & Sausage:
   • Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil.
   • Add the baby potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes.
   • Add the corn and sausage slices, cooking for another 5 minutes.
2. Cook the Seafood:
   • Add the crab legs, lobster tails, and mussels/clams.
   • After 5 minutes, add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes.
   • Drain the seafood and vegetable mixture and set aside.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
   • In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
   • Stir in Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4. Combine Everything:
   • Pour the garlic butter sauce over the seafood and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
   • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the boil and garnish with chopped parsley.
5. Serve & Enjoy:
   • Serve immediately with melted butter on the side for dipping.
   • Enjoy your delicious garlic butter seafood boil!

Would you like any adjustments, like a spicier version or a different sauce option? 😊