CRAB BOIL PLATTER WITH EXTRA CORN

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🦀 CRAB BOIL PLATTER WITH EXTRA CORN 🌽

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🌟 INTRODUCTION

If you want a seafood feast that screams celebration, this Crab Boil Platter is the ultimate showstopper. It’s bold, spicy, buttery, and full of flavors that remind you of beachside seafood shacks and backyard summer parties. The best part? It’s easy to make and perfect for sharing.

When the pot hits the table, the smell alone will make everyone rush in. And yes… extra corn is mandatory. 😍

🧾 INGREDIENTS

Seafood & Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs crab legs (snow crab or king crab)
  • 1 lb shrimp (optional but recommended)
  • 2 lbs small potatoes
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 large onions, quartered
  • 4–6 ears corn, halved

The Boil Flavor Base

  • 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 cup cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 cup lemon pepper
  • 4–6 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 lemons, halved
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp salt (adjust to taste)

Optional Extras

  • 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes (for extra heat)
  • 1/4 cup white wine (for flavor)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

🔥 METHODS / INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1 — PREP THE POT

  1. Fill a large pot with water (enough to cover everything).
  2. Add Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, garlic, lemon halves, and salt.
  3. Bring to a rolling boil.

STEP 2 — COOK POTATOES

  1. Add potatoes first.
  2. Boil for 10 minutes (until they begin to soften).

STEP 3 — ADD CORN & SAUSAGE

  1. Add corn and sausage.
  2. Boil for 5–7 minutes.

STEP 4 — ADD SEAFOOD

  1. Add crab legs and shrimp.
  2. Boil for 5–6 minutes (until shrimp turns pink).

STEP 5 — BUTTER & SERVE

  1. Drain the pot.
  2. Pour melted butter over the boil.
  3. Garnish with parsley and extra lemon slices.

🥘 FORMATION (HOW TO LAY OUT THE PLATTER)

  1. Spread newspaper or parchment on a big table.
  2. Place a giant tray in the center.
  3. Arrange the crab, shrimp, potatoes, sausage, and corn in layers.
  4. Drizzle butter over everything.
  5. Add lemon slices and parsley for color.

📌 Bonus Tip: Serve with hot sauce, garlic butter, and lemon wedges.

📜 HISTORY OF CRAB BOIL

The Crab Boil tradition comes from the Southern United States, especially Louisiana. It’s rooted in communal seafood boils where families and friends gather for a huge pot of seafood, spices, and laughter.

This style of cooking is all about sharing, simplicity, and bold flavors — and it has become a staple of coastal cooking across the country.

❤️ CONCLUSION

This Crab Boil Platter is perfect for parties, weekends, and special occasions. It’s messy, delicious, and impossible to resist. Once you try it, you’ll understand why seafood boils are a lifelong obsession.

💘 FOR THE LOVERS (Because we know you want it extra special 😍)

For the Lovers of Heat

  • Add extra Cajun seasoning
  • Sprinkle red pepper flakes
  • Serve with spicy garlic butter

For the Lovers of Flavor

  • Add white wine
  • Add more lemon
  • Use garlic butter drizzle

For the Lovers of Extra Corn

  • Add 2 more ears of corn
  • Serve with corn on the cob and butter

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