Crab Boil Recipe
A mix of crab, shrimp, and sausage boiled in spicy broth.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices and Seasonings
Vegetables
Liquid
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Ingredients
Rinse the crab legs and shrimp under cold water. Cut the Andouille sausage into 1-inch pieces. Cut the potatoes in half, and the corn into halves. Quarter the onion and smash the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- 2
Boil the Broth
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil over high heat. Add the Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to the boiling water.
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Add Sausage and Seafood
After 10 minutes, add the Andouille sausage to the pot and boil for an additional 5 minutes. Then, add the crab legs and shrimp, and continue boiling for another 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and the crab is heated through.
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