Ingredients and Weight:
- 4 pounds Blue Crab (cleaned and quartered)
- 2 pounds Shrimp (26/30 count, peeled and deveined)
- 1 pound Crawfish (live)
- 12 ounces Andouille Sausage (sliced)
- 8 ears Corn (husked and halved)
- 8 Red Potatoes (scrubbed and halved)
- 1 Large Onion (sliced)
- 1 Large Lemon (cut into wedges)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
60-75 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3/5 (Intermediate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, add enough water to cover the ingredients by 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the crab, shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, corn, potatoes, onion, and lemon wedges.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 60-75 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through (crab shells are bright red, shrimp are pink, and crawfish tails curl up).
- Drain the seafood and vegetables in a colander.
- Serve the Crab Boil hot with melted butter and your favorite sauces.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 650 per serving
- Fat: 45g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 40g
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful
- Combination of seafood, vegetables, and sausage
- Ideal for large gatherings or outdoor events
- Suitable for American taste buds
User Comments:
- "This is the best Crab Boil I've ever had!"
- "The combination of seafood was perfect."
- "The sauce was incredible."
- "It was a little spicy for me, but still delicious."
- "I highly recommend this dish for anyone who loves seafood."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be careful not to overcook the seafood, as it will become tough.
- If you cannot find live crawfish, frozen crawfish tails can be used instead.
- Add additional spices or sauces to adjust the flavor to your preference.
