Mardi Gras

Creole-Seasoned Seafood Boil

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February 24, 2022
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Creole-Seasoned Seafood Boil
Photo by ROCKY LUTEN. PROP STYLIST: VERONICA OLSON. FOOD STYLIST: SAMANTHA SENEVIRANTE.
  • Prep time 15 minutes
  • Cook time 35 minutes
  • Serves 4 to 6
Test Kitchen Notes

If you're searching for a crowd-friendly Mardi Gras dish or a celebratory spring boil (because, crawfish season), look no further than this seafood boil from recipe developer and content creator Rosalynn Daniels. For a big, bold flavor base, start with Zatarain’s Creole Seasoning, a whole head of garlic, beer, bay leaves, and Zatarain's Concentrated Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil. Hearty potatoes and sweet corn on the cob add extra oomph, but the real stars of the show are the proteins: Zatarain’s 100 percent pork Smoked Andouille Sausage, plus fresh, unpeeled shrimp and snow crab legs (or whole blue crabs). This sausage is pre-cooked, which saves you a step in the process and guarantees that your sausage is already cooked to perfection. When it’s time to serve, drain the liquid and transfer your boil to a large tray or serving dish and drizzle everything in the spicy, seasoned butter for the ultimate family-style meal.

This recipe is shared in partnership with Zatarain’s® Smoked Sausages. To shop their smoked sausages and more, stop by Kroger, Walmart, and other retail locations nationwide. —The Editors

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Creole-Seasoned Seafood Boil
Ingredients
  • 16 ounces beer (any style)
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Zatarain’s Creole Seasoning, divided
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, divided
  • 2 teaspoons Zatarain’s Concentrated Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil, divided
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 12 red potatoes, halved
  • 4 lemons, sliced in quarters
  • 1 head garlic, halved
  • 2 pounds Zatarain’s Smoked Andouille Sausage, sliced into quarters
  • 6 ears of corn, quartered (husks and silks removed)
  • 2 pounds large raw shrimp, unpeeled
  • 2 pounds snow crab legs or whole blue crabs
  • 2 pounds butter (8 sticks)
  • 1 cup minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
Directions
  1. Fill a large stockpot halfway with water and bring to a boil.
  2. Add the beer, ¾ cup Zatarain’s Creole Seasoning, ¼ cup smoked paprika, 1 ½ teaspoons Zatarain’s Concentrated Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil, bay leaves, red potatoes, lemons, and halved head of garlic. Bring the mixture back up to a boil, then add the Zatarain’s Smoked Andouille Sausage and turn the heat down to medium and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are slightly tender.
  3. Add corn to the stockpot and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the shrimp and crab to the stockpot and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the seafood is fully cooked.
  5. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until the butter begins to caramelize. Stir in the brown sugar, lemon pepper seasoning, 2 tablespoons Zatarain’s Creole Seasoning, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, onion powder, and ½ teaspoon Zatarain’s Concentrated Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil. Simmer on low until you’re ready to serve the seafood boil.
  6. Drain the liquid from the stockpot and serve your seafood boil immediately. Drizzle with the butter sauce, or use it as a dip.
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