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Southern-style spicy seafood boil bowl with shrimp and crab

Southern-Style Spicy Seafood Boil Bowl

A quick and delicious meal featuring shrimp, crab legs, and andouille sausage in a flavorful broth, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood, Southern
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood and Meat
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Feel free to use frozen!
  • 1 lb crab legs Or your favorite shellfish
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
Vegetables
  • 2 cups corn on the cob, cut into halves Or use frozen
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper Adjust based on your spice level
  • 1 lemon juiced and sliced for garnish
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish For a beautiful pop of color
Optional Ingredients
  • Butter for drizzling Optional, but oh-so-good!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Fill a large pot with water, add the baby potatoes, and a generous pinch of salt. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
  2. Toss in the corn and andouille sausage. Let them cook together for an additional 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add in the shrimp and crab legs, along with minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Stir and let simmer for about 5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and crab is heated through.
Serving
  1. Carefully drain everything in a colander. Serve in large bowls, drizzle with melted butter, squeeze fresh lemon juice over, and sprinkle with parsley.

Notes

Don’t stress about peeling shrimp; it takes practice. Adjust spice levels to your liking. You can substitute crab legs or shrimp with scallops or fish if needed. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.