Cajun Snow Crab & Shrimp Butter Pan (Loaded Seafood Boil Style)

 

📝 Ingredients

• 2 snow crab clusters 🦀
• 500 g (1 lb) large shrimp (shell-on for flavor) 🍤
• 4–5 baby potatoes (halved) 🥔
• 2 corn on the cob (cut into chunks) 🌽
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional 🔥)
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional but 🔥🔥)
• ½ lemon (juice) 🍋
• 1 tbsp parsley (for garnish)
• Salt to taste

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Boil the Base

• In a pot, boil potatoes for 10–12 minutes
• Add corn → cook another 5 minutes
• Drain and set aside

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2️⃣ Cook the Crab

• Add crab clusters to boiling water
• Cook 5–6 minutes (until heated through)
• Remove and set aside

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3️⃣ Build the Cajun Butter 🔥

• In a large pan → melt butter + olive oil
• Add garlic → cook 30–40 sec
• Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, black pepper, chili flakes, Old Bay
• Stir → let flavors bloom

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4️⃣ Cook the Shrimp

• Add shrimp → cook 2–3 min per side
• Don’t overcook ❌ (they should be juicy)

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5️⃣ Bring Everything Together

• Add potatoes + corn + crab into the pan
• Toss everything in the sauce

👉 Let it simmer 2–3 minutes so everything absorbs flavor

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6️⃣ Final Touch ✨

• Squeeze fresh lemon juice
• Sprinkle parsley
• Optional: drizzle extra melted butter on top

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🍽️ Result

• Shrimp juicy & spicy
• Crab buttery & rich
• Potatoes + corn soaked in sauce
• Full seafood boil flavor in ONE pan 🔥

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🔥 Pro Tips

• Use shell-on shrimp → more flavor
• Don’t skip lemon → balances richness
• Add a bit of broth if you want extra sauce