red lobster seafood boil
A flavorful and hearty red lobster seafood boil packed with shrimp, crab, corn, and potatoes in a buttery, garlicky sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Can use any size shrimp
- 1 lb snow crab legs Fresh or frozen
- 4 ears corn, cut into thirds Fresh or frozen
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved Yukon gold or red potatoes work well
- 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced Andouille sausage adds great flavor
Seasoning and Sauce
- 1 stick butter For the sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Enhances flavor in sauce
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning Classic seafood seasoning
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning Optional for added spice
- 1 lemon sliced For garnish and added flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, fill with water and bring to a boil. Add the baby potatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Add the corn and sausage to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Next, add the shrimp and snow crab legs, cooking until the shrimp turn pink and the crab is heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
Sauce Preparation
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add in minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add Old Bay seasoning and cajun seasoning to the melted butter and stir to combine.
Serving
- Drain the seafood and vegetables and pour them out onto a large serving platter. Drizzle with the buttery garlic sauce.
- Garnish with lemon slices and serve with warm cheddar bay biscuits.
Notes
For a spicy kick, adjust the amount of cajun seasoning to your preference. Pair with a refreshing side salad for a complete meal.