Description
A delightful dish that brings the flavors of the sea, featuring tender crab, sweet corn, and savory sausage, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 lbs of crab (blue crabs or other varieties)
- 1 lb of small potatoes (such as new potatoes or fingerlings)
- 1 lb of sweet corn (cut into halves or thirds)
- 1–2 links of Andouille sausage (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning (or to taste)
- 4–6 cups of water
- Salt (to taste)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Melted butter (for dipping)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add salt and Old Bay seasoning. Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the potatoes and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are tender.
- If using sausage, add it now and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the corn and crab to the pot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the crab is heated through.
- Drain the mixture and serve immediately with lemon wedges and melted butter.
Notes
For a casual presentation, dump the contents from the pot directly onto a large tablecloth. Provide plenty of napkins for everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg