Crab Boil Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Crab Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pound baby artichokes (about 8 small), trimmed and halved; 10 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch rounds; 1 1/2 cups cippolini onions, peeled and halved; 1 pound small red potatoes; 3 tablespoons crab boil spice mix, such as Zatarain's; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Crystal; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 bay leaves; 1 jalapeno, diced; 2 ears of corn (about 1 pound), cut into thirds; 3 pounds live crab, purged in water to remove any debris; 3 green onions, sliced, for garnish (or your favorite fresh herb); Garlic Bread, recipe follows; 2 sticks butter, softened; 1 tablespoon Parmesan; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 scallion, minced; Hot sauce; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 1 French baguette, sliced horizontally

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound baby artichokes (about 8 small), trimmed and halved
10 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch rounds
1 1/2 cups cippolini onions, peeled and halved
1 pound small red potatoes
3 tablespoons crab boil spice mix, such as Zatarain's
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Crystal
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 bay leaves
1 jalapeno, diced
2 ears of corn (about 1 pound), cut into thirds
3 pounds live crab, purged in water to remove any debris
3 green onions, sliced, for garnish (or your favorite fresh herb)
Garlic Bread, recipe follows
2 sticks butter, softened
1 tablespoon Parmesan
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 scallion, minced
Hot sauce
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 French baguette, sliced horizontally

1
In a small stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat.
2
Saute the artichokes, sausage and onions until lightly colored, about 5 minutes.
3
Add 12 cups (3 quarts) water, the potatoes, crab boil spice mix, salt, hot sauce, pepper, bay leaves and jalapenos.
4
Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat, add the corn and cover.
6
Cook until the corn is tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Add the crab and cook about 7 minutes.
8
Strain the boil through a colander.
9
Plate immediately on a large serving dish.
10
Garnish with sliced green onions or your favorite fresh herb.
11
Serve with the Garlic Bread.
12
Position an oven rack in the top of the oven and preheat the broiler.
13
In a small bowl, mix the butter together with the Parmesan, parsley, garlic and scallions; add hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
14
Spread the butter mixture on both halves of the baguette.
15
Place on a sheet pan and toast under the broiler, about 2 minutes.

816

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 pound baby artichokes (about 8 small), trimmed and halved, 10 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch rounds, 1 1/2 cups cippolini onions, peeled and halved, and more.

Yes, Crab Boil falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crab Boil

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Variations & substitutions

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