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Shrimp and Crab Boil
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Shrimp and Crab Boil

1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€€
from @jennychielsey1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • Cajun seasoningSpices15 g
  • Cumin (ground)Spices10 g
  • CayenneSpices10 g
  • Lemon pepperSpices15 g
  • PaprikaSpices15 g
  • Garlic powderSpices20 g
  • Onion powderSpices20 g
  • Old Bay seasoningSpices15 g
  • Brown sugarPantry30 g
  • Onion (large, peeled)Produce1 piece
  • Lemon (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • Concentrated shrimp bouillonPantry5 g
  • Crab boil in a bagPantry1 piece
  • Frozen corn (on the cob)Produce500 g
  • Baby potatoes (halved)Produce800 g
  • Sausage (sliced)Meat450 g
  • ButterDairy900 g
  • Garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • Broth (reserved from boiling the potatoes and corn)Pantry360 ml
  • Shrimp (peeled and deveined)Fish700 g
  • Crab legsFish1 kg

per serving

Nutrition

1,450kcal

Carbs
35 g
Proteins
35 g
Fat
130 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Baking dish

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the boiling liquid

    • Fill a large pot with water.
    • Add the onion, lemon slices and concentrated shrimp bouillon.
    • Bring to a boil.
    Step 1

  2. Boil the corn and potatoes

    • Add the crab boil bag and the frozen corn.
    • Cook for 10 minutes, then add the baby potatoes.
    • Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, then remove the corn and potatoes from the pot and reserve the broth.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the sausage

    • Cook the sausage in a pan over medium heat.
    • Remove it from the pan and set it aside with the corn and potatoes.
    Step 3

  4. Make the seasoned butter sauce

    • Melt the butter in the same pan over medium heat and skim off the foam.
    • Add the Cajun seasoning, cumin, cayenne, lemon pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Old Bay and brown sugar, then mix and bring to a simmer.
    • Add the minced garlic, stir, then pour in the reserved broth.
    Step 4

  5. Cook the shrimp

    • Add the shrimp to the sauce.
    • Cook just until the shrimp are done, they become tough and rubbery if overcooked.
    Step 5

  6. Cook the crab legs

    • Add the crab legs to the pot of boiling broth.
    • Cook until heated through.
    Step 6

  7. Assemble and serve

    • Place the crab legs at the bottom of the aluminum pan.
    • Add the corn, potatoes and sausage on top.
    • Top everything with the shrimp and butter sauce and serve hot.
    Step 7
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