Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds shrimp (shell-on, deveined)
• 1 pound crab legs (snow or king crab)
• 1 pound mussels
• 1 pound clams
• 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 medium potatoes, quartered
• 4 ears of corn, cut in half
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1 onion, quartered
• 8–10 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4–5 bay leaves
• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted
• 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
• 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional, for extra heat)