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Snow Crab Boil with Cajun Butter

Ingredients

Cajun Butter 

  • Butter 
  • ½ pound unsalted butter, softened 
  • 3 ½ tbsp mild Cajun spice
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

 

Snow Crab Boil

  • 3 lemons, divided
  • 1/2 cup mild Cajun spice
  • 8 cloves of garlic, smashed
  • 1 onion, peeled and cut into 6 pieces
  • 1 lb small New Brunswick potatoes, halved
  • 4 ears of corn on the cob, cut into 3–4-inch pieces
  • 1 pound green beans, cleaned and trimmed
  • 5 lbs of New Brunswick snow crab clusters, pre-cooked

Bursting with flavour, this dish combines succulent snow crab legs with a zesty Cajun butter sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.

The blend of spices, garlic, and onion creates a rich broth that infuses the snow crab legs and vegetables with irresistible Cajun flavours. A snow crab boil is sure to impress! So, grab your crab crackers and get ready to enjoy a delicious and memorable meal.

Preparation

Cajun Butter

  1. Allow the butter to soften until it can be easily stirred.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the butter and all the spices. Mix well.

 

Snow Crab Boil

  1. Cut 2 of the lemons into quarters. Slice the remaining lemon into wedges and set aside for garnish.
  2. Fill a large pot with 14 to 16 cups of water.
  3. Place the 2 quartered lemons in the water with the Cajun spice, garlic, and onion. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 8 minutes.
  5. Add crab and corn, and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the green beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Drain the seafood mixture from the pot onto a serving tray, reserving 1 cup of the broth.
  8. Melt the Cajun butter in a small saucepan and whisk in the reserved broth. Pour the broth over the seafood mixture. Enjoy!