Perfect Cajun Crawfish Boil with Spicy Butter

Cajun Seafood Boil:

Step 1: Prepare the Holy Boil Seasoning [01:02]

• In a medium-sized bowl, combine:
  • 30 cups smoked paprika
  • 3/4 cup old bay seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons ground cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons mustard powder
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds (lightly toasted and ground)
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme (crushed)
• Mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 2: Make the Spicy Cajun Butter [01:35]

• In a medium-sized sauce pot, melt 1 pound of unsalted butter over medium heat.
• Add 12 cloves of peeled, crushed, and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until soft.
• Stir in 3 tablespoons of the holy boil seasoning, 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, and 2 tablespoons of old bay seasoning. Cook for another 30 seconds.

Step 3: Prepare the Boil [02:14]

• Fill a large seafood boil pot (40 quarts) with water and bring it to a boil.
• While waiting, prepare the vegetables:
  • Cut 2 lemons into slices.
  • Cut 2 heads of garlic in half.
  • Roughly chop 2 yellow onions.
  • Peel and cut 6 ears of corn in half.
• For the sausage, cut 2 pounds of smoked sausage into 2-3 inch segments.

Step 4: Add Ingredients to the Boil [03:37]

• Once the water is boiling, add:
  • Sliced lemons
  • Rough chopped onions
  • 2 heads of garlic
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons of the holy boil seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons of crystal hot sauce
• Add 15 whole red potatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes until almost cooked through.

Step 5: Add Seafood [04:15]

• Add:
  • 2-3 pounds of crawfish
  • 2 clusters of king crab legs
  • 2 1/2 pounds of head-on shrimp
• Stir gently to distribute the ingredients.
• Optionally, cover the pot and let it gently boil for 10 minutes.

Step 6: Final Touches [04:41]

• Turn off the heat and add the corn. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 7: Serve [05:01]

• Spread butcher paper or newspapers on a table.
• Carefully drain the boil and spread it out on the table.
• Smother with the spicy cajun butter and serve with ramekins for drizzling.
• Enjoy your delicious seafood boil with family or friends!