Cajun Crab Boil is a crowd-pleaser and one of the best Dungeness crab recipes for a large crowd, or a date night for two.This seafood one-pot wonder comes together with whole Dungeness crab, Lit'l smokies, corn, and red potatoes - in just 40 minutes!
In a small bowl, mix all the seafood boil spices and reserve 1 tablespoon for the butter sauce.
Fill a large pot ⅔ of the way with water and bring to a boil. Place the onion, garlic, sliced lemon, and boil seasoning.
Add the potatoes and cook for 20 minutes.
Then add the crab and cook for 7 minutes.
Then add the corn and the sausage and cook for another 5 minutes.
Drain into a colander, reserving ¼ cup for the butter sauce.
Pour into a shallow platter.
TO MAKE THE BUTTER SAUCE
Melt the butter and mix in the reserved seafood boil liquid, minced garlic and seasoning.
Pour half the sauce onto the seafood boil, reserve the other half for dipping.
Enjoy immediately. Garnish with extra lemon slices and fresh chopped parsley is optional.
Notes
Sausage: Feel free to use another sausage. Good options are Andouille and Italian, cut into slices prior to cooking.To Serve: Sprinkle additional Old Bay Seasoning once plated to taste. Tried this recipe? Tag me on IG @ThePerfectTide or #theperfecttide on FB @PerfectTide