Garlic Butter Seafood Boil Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds small red potatoes, halved
• 4 ears of corn, husked and cut into thirds
• 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into rounds
• 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound crab legs
• 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 1 pound clams, scrubbed
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges ¹
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Seafood Boil:
   • In a large pot, combine potatoes, corn, sausage, shrimp, crab legs, mussels, and clams.
   • Add enough water to cover the seafood and vegetables.
   • Add lemon wedges, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the seafood is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
2. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
   • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
   • Stir in the remaining Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
3. Serve:
   • Drain the seafood boil and transfer to a large bowl or platter.
   • Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the seafood and vegetables.
   • Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges and crusty bread for dipping.