Cajun Sea Mix (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Seafood Boil

01 - 2 pounds unpeeled shrimp (cleaned inside)
02 - 1 pound crab legs (grab snow or king)
03 - 1 pound fresh mussels
04 - 1 pound live clams
05 - 1 pound sliced andouille sausage in 2-inch chunks
06 - 4 medium spuds, cut in quarters
07 - 4 corn cobs, split in half
08 - 1 lemon, cut down the middle
09 - 1 onion, cut in four pieces
10 - 8–10 crushed garlic cloves
11 - 2 tablespoons Cajun spice mix
12 - 1 tablespoon Old Bay blend (if you want)
13 - 1 tablespoon red paprika
14 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
15 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
16 - 1 tablespoon salt (for the water)
17 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
18 - 4–5 whole bay leaves

→ For the Garlic Butter Sauce

19 - 1 cup melted unsalted butter (2 sticks)
20 - 6 garlic cloves, chopped super small
21 - 1 tablespoon Cajun spice blend
22 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon squeeze
23 - 1 teaspoon red paprika
24 - 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (for looks if you want)
25 - 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (extra kick if you want it)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Get a big pot of water going with salt and bring it to a boil. Toss in your spuds and corn pieces. Let them cook about 10-12 minutes till the potatoes are nearly soft.
02 - Drop in your onion chunks, smashed garlic, lemon halves, bay leaves and all your spices. Let it bubble up good.
03 - Put your sausage chunks into the water and let them swim for 5-7 minutes. They'll make the water taste amazing.
04 - Now dump in all your seafood - the shrimp, crab legs, mussels and clams. Make sure they're underwater. Cook about 5-7 minutes until shrimp turn pink and shells pop open.
05 - While that's happening, melt your butter in a small pot. Add your tiny chopped garlic and cook till it smells good, maybe a minute or two. Mix in your Cajun spices, paprika, lemon juice, and hot sauce if you want some heat.
06 - Pour out most of the water from your seafood mix. Keep a little bit if you want. Move everything to a big plate or bowl.
07 - Pour your garlicky butter all over everything and give it a gentle mix. Sprinkle parsley on top if you want and serve with some lemon pieces and bread for soaking up sauce.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Throw away any mussels or clams that stay closed after cooking.
02 - Add more or less spicy stuff depending on what you like.
03 - Switch up the seafood based on what's fresh or what you enjoy.
04 - Want the real deal? Dump everything on newspaper or a big tray and let everyone grab what they want.

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