Creole Seafood Boil Corn Potatoes (Print Version)

A vibrant mix of shrimp, crab, sausage, corn, and potatoes simmered in a zesty Creole broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, shell-on
02 - 1 lb snow crab legs or king crab legs

→ Sausage

03 - 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces

→ Vegetables

04 - 4 ears corn, husked and cut into thirds
05 - 1.5 lb baby red potatoes, halved
06 - 1 large yellow onion, quartered
07 - 1 lemon, sliced

→ Broth & Seasonings

08 - 12 cups water
09 - 1/2 cup Creole or Cajun seasoning
10 - 6 cloves garlic, smashed
11 - 3 bay leaves
12 - 2 tbsp kosher salt
13 - 1 tbsp smoked paprika
14 - 1 tsp cayenne pepper

→ Finishing

15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Fill a large stockpot with water. Add Creole seasoning, garlic, bay leaves, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion, and lemon slices. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
02 - Add halved potatoes to the boiling broth. Cook for 15 minutes until just tender when pierced with a fork.
03 - Add corn pieces and sliced andouille sausage to the pot. Continue cooking for 10 minutes.
04 - Place crab legs in the boiling broth. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
05 - Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook.
06 - Drain the seafood and vegetables thoroughly. Transfer to a large serving platter or spread over newspaper for a traditional presentation. Drizzle with melted butter and garnish with chopped parsley and additional Creole seasoning. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The broth alone is worth making, even if you do not have all the seafood
  • Everything cooks in one pot, leaving you with almost zero cleanup
  • The ritual of dumping it all out on newspaper makes people forget their phones and start talking
02 -
  • Do not add everything at once or you will end up with mushy potatoes and raw corn
  • The broth should taste slightly over-seasoned before adding seafood, as the shellfish dilute the spices
  • Shrimp cook shockingly fast, so set a timer and do not walk away
03 -
  • Buy the best seafood you can find since the preparation is so simple
  • Have your seafoodmonger steam the crab legs first if you are worried about timing

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