Description
Enjoy a flavorful Surf and Turf Boil featuring shrimp, crab legs, and andouille sausage, complemented by tender potatoes and corn. Perfect for gatherings, this communal dish invites everyone to dig in and savor a delicious seafood feast together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of shrimp, deveined and tails removed
- 1 pound of crab legs, preferably snow or king crab
- 1 pound of andouille sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 pounds of baby potatoes, halved
- 4 ears of corn, cut into thirds
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 quarts of water
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Butter, melted (for serving)
Instructions
- Clean the Seafood: Rinse the shrimp under cold water, devein, and remove tails. Thaw crab legs if frozen.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and halve the baby potatoes, cut corn into thirds, quarter the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Slice the Sausage: Cut the andouille sausage into 1-inch pieces.
- Boil the Water: In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add the Seasonings: Stir in Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt into the boiling water.
- Cook the Potatoes: Add halved baby potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender.
- Add the Sausage and Corn: Stir in the sliced sausage and corn pieces, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate the Crab Legs: Gently add crab legs and simmer for about 5 minutes to heat through.
- Finish with the Shrimp: Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Add the Onion and Garlic: In the last minute, add quartered onion and minced garlic to the pot.
- Drain the Boil: Carefully drain the pot using a colander, being cautious of hot steam.
- Prepare for Serving: Spread newspaper or parchment paper on a large table or use a serving platter.
- Arrange the Seafood and Vegetables: Pour the drained mixture onto the surface and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped parsley for color and flavor.
- Serve with Butter: Melt butter for dipping and serve additional lemon wedges on the side.
- Gather Your Guests: Invite friends and family to join in the fun.
- Dig In: Enjoy the meal using your hands for a true boil experience!
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes