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spicy seafood boil recipe you’ll crave every time Recipe

spicy seafood boil recipe you’ll crave every time Recipe
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A bold and flavorful Southern-style spicy seafood boil featuring shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and boiled eggs tossed in a zesty homemade sauce. Perfect for a hearty and satisfying Creole-style feast.

Ingredients

    Seafood Boil Ingredients:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 ears corn, cut into thirds
  • 1/2 lb baby red potatoes
  • 4 boiled eggs, peeled

    Seasonings and Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce (like Louisiana or Crystal)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup seafood boil sauce (or melted seasoned butter)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Boil Potatoes, Corn, and Eggs: In a large pot, boil potatoes and corn in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Add boiled eggs near the end.
  2. Sauté Sausage and Cook Shrimp: Sauté sausage slices in a large pan until browned. Add shrimp and season with Old Bay and Cajun spices. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  3. Prepare Spicy Seafood Sauce: In a small pan, melt butter with hot sauce, garlic powder, brown sugar, and juice of half a lemon. Stir until blended and simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Combine and Toss: In a large bowl, mix potatoes, corn, eggs, shrimp, and sausage. Drizzle with the spicy seafood sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot with crusty bread or rice.

Notes

  • You can add crab legs or mussels for a more diverse seafood mix.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your spice preference.
  • This dish is great for gatherings and can be scaled up easily.

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