Boiled Shrimp Sensational Seafood Treat

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, deveined (shell-on for flavor)
• 1 lb snow crab legs or king crab legs, split if needed
• 1 lb mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 1 lb clams, scrubbed
• 1 lb smoked sausage (such as Andouille), sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 1 lb baby red potatoes, halved if large
• 3 ears of corn, cut into thirds (or 3 cups corn on the cob chunks)
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 8 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 lemons, halved
• 4 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 cup salt (for the boil water)
• 8 cups water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional, for serving)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Optional: seafood boil kit spice mix (if available, use as part or all of the seasoning)