King crab low down Recipe

Name: King crab low down
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 5 ounce bags Louisiana crab boil; 1 12ounce beer of your choice; 1/2 cup ground cayenne pepper; 4 garlic cloves peeled; 3 lemons halved; 1 large onion peeled and quartered; 5 potatoes cleaned and halved; 5 ears corn on Cobb cleaned and halved; 5 Louisiana hot links halved (or sausage of your choice); 8 eggs; 3 1/2 lb king crab legs; 2 lb large deveined shrimp with shell on; 1 lb mussel meat

Servings: persons

2 5 ounce bags Louisiana crab boil
1 12ounce beer of your choice
1/2 cup ground cayenne pepper
4 garlic cloves peeled
3 lemons halved
1 large onion peeled and quartered
5 potatoes cleaned and halved
5 ears corn on Cobb cleaned and halved
5 Louisiana hot links halved (or sausage of your choice)
8 eggs
3 1/2 lb king crab legs
2 lb large deveined shrimp with shell on
1 lb mussel meat

1
Get a large pot, fill with water 1/2 half way, add first four ingredients.
2
Reserve one lemon, squeeze other lemons in the pot and toss in.
3
Bring to a rolling boil, add potatoes, cook for 10 minutes, add corn, cook for 5 minutes, add sausage, cook for 5 minutes, add onions, eggs and king crab legs, cook for 8 minutes, add shrimp and mussel meat, cook for 8 minutes, drain, reserving liquid in a bowl (you can dip your seafood as you eat so it'll be nice and warm) place your masterpiece in a large serving tray, remove eggs, peel, poke with fork all over egg, let them soak in reserved liquid.
4
Squeeze reserved lemon over seafood, enjoy!
5
(I like to let the eggs soak for at least 10 minutes, they get that awesome flavor to them)

1336

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Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 5 ounce bags Louisiana crab boil, 1 12ounce beer of your choice, 1/2 cup ground cayenne pepper, 4 garlic cloves peeled, and more.

Yes, King crab low down 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

King crab low down

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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