Ingredients

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For the Boil:

2 lbs large shrimp, shell-on
1 lb snow crab legs (or king crab legs)
1 lb mussels or clams, cleaned
1 lb smoked turkey sausage or beef sausage, sliced
4 ears corn, cut into halves
1 ½ lbs baby potatoes (red or gold)
1 lemon, sliced
6 cloves garlic, smashed
2 bay leaves
8 cups water
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

1 cup unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Scrub and clean the mussels or clams, ensuring there is no sand. Cut the corn into halves and slice the sausage. Rinse the shrimp and set everything aside.

Step 2: Boil the Potatoes and Corn

In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the smashed garlic, bay leaves, lemon slices, salt, black pepper, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Stir well. Add the baby potatoes and cook for 12 minutes, then add the corn and sausage and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 3: Cook the Seafood

Add the crab legs and mussels/clams to the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Finally, add the shrimp and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until pink and opaque. Turn off the heat and let everything soak in the flavorful broth for a couple of minutes.

Step 4: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

While the seafood is cooking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Mix well and remove from heat.

Step 5: Drain and Toss Everything in the Sauce

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked seafood, corn, sausage, and potatoes to a large serving tray. Pour the garlic butter sauce over everything and toss to coat.

Step 6: Serve & Enjoy

Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges, melted butter for dipping, and crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 580
Sugar: 6g
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 40g