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Louisiana Style Crab Boil

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mrsbakerskitchen178.072 months ago3 min read
๐Ÿฆ€ 4-6 blue crabs (live)๐ŸŒญ 1 pound sausage, sliced๐Ÿฅ” 4-6 potatoes, halved๐ŸŒฝ 4 ears of corn, each cut into 3 pieces๐Ÿง… 2 large onions, quartered๐Ÿง„ 3 heads of garlic, halved๐Ÿ‹ 2 lemons, one sliced and one juiced๐ŸŠ 2 oranges, halved๐Ÿบ 1 bottle of beer (your choice)๐Ÿง‚ 1/2 cup crab boil seasoning powder๐Ÿง„ 1 tablespoon garlic powder๐Ÿง… 1 tablespoon onion powder๐ŸŒถ๏ธ 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper๐Ÿง‚ 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning๐Ÿฅš 6 hard-boiled eggs (optional)๐Ÿ‹ Bottled lemon juice, to taste๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Paprika, to taste

Dive into the flavors of summer with a classic Cajun Blue Crab Boil! Perfect for gatherings, this recipe combines fresh crabs, savory sausage, and sweet corn with a zesty blend of spices. Adding beer infuses the dish with an extra layer of deliciousness, making it a surefire hit for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

๐Ÿฆ€ 4-6 blue crabs (live)
๐ŸŒญ 1 pound sausage, sliced
๐Ÿฅ” 4-6 potatoes, halved
๐ŸŒฝ 4 ears of corn, each cut into 3 pieces
๐Ÿง… 2 large onions, quartered
๐Ÿง„ 3 heads of garlic, halved
๐Ÿ‹ 2 lemons, one sliced and one juiced
๐ŸŠ 2 oranges, halved
๐Ÿบ 1 bottle of beer (your choice)
๐Ÿง‚ 1/2 cup crab boil seasoning powder
๐Ÿง„ 1 tablespoon garlic powder
๐Ÿง… 1 tablespoon onion powder
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
๐Ÿง‚ 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
๐Ÿฅš 6 hard-boiled eggs (optional)
๐Ÿ‹ Bottled lemon juice, to taste
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Paprika, to taste


Instructions

1- Prepare the Pot:

  • In a large stockpot, combine the crab boil seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, and beer.
  • Fill the pot halfway with water and bring it to a boil.

2- Build the Flavor Base:

  • Add the garlic heads, quartered onions, and sliced sausage to the pot.
  • Squeeze the juice from the halved lemons and oranges into the pot, then toss in the fruit halves for extra zest.

3- Add the Veggies:

  • Toss in the halved potatoes and corn pieces.
  • Sprinkle paprika over the mix for an additional kick.

4- Cook the Seafood:

  • Once the vegetables are starting to get tender (about 10-15 minutes), carefully add live blue crabs.
  • Cover the pot and let it continue to simmer.

5- Finish and Serve:

  • Cook until the crabs turn a vibrant orange-brown color, roughly 12-15 minutes.
  • Test the potatoes and corn for tenderness before removing from heat.

6- Serving:

  • Carefully remove everything from the pot with a slotted spoon
  • Spread the feast onto a table covered with paper for easy cleanup. Serve with hard-boiled eggs and lemon wedges.
  • Add bottled lemon juice to taste.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4-6
Calories per Serving: Approximately 450 calories
Proteins: 30g
Fats: 15g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Equipment: Large stockpot, slotted spoon, knife, cutting board


Cooking Tips:

  • Adjust the spice levels to your preference by altering the Old Bay and cayenne pepper quantities.
  • Feel free to add other seafood like shrimp or mussels for a more varied boil.
  • Ensure that your pot is large enough to hold all ingredients without overcrowding to allow even cooking.

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