Spoon Simple
Cajun Crab Boil
A backyard feast of crab, corn, potatoes, and sausage boiled in spicy Cajun seasoning. Spread it on newspaper and dig in.
Prep 15 min
Cook 30 min
Total 45 min
Serves 6
Ingredients
Step 1 — Boil
- 3 lbs crab clusters or whole crab
- 1 lb andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1 lb small potatoes
- 4 ears corn (halved)
- ½ cup Cajun boil seasoning
- 2 lemons (halved)
- 4 garlic heads (halved)
Step 2 — Serve
- Melted butter
- Extra Cajun seasoning
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- 1
Boil everything
Bring a large pot of water with boil seasoning, lemons, and garlic to a rolling boil. Add potatoes 10 minutes, then sausage and corn 5 minutes, then crab 8–10 minutes until shells are bright red.
- 2
Serve
Drain and dump on a newspaper-covered table. Serve with melted butter, extra seasoning, and hot sauce.
Nutrition per serving: 520 cal · 32g protein · 38g carbs · 28g fat · 4g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
