CRAB BOIL PLATTER WITH EXTRA CORN

A Crab Boil Platter is a delicious seafood feast that often includes crab, shrimp, or other shellfish, along with a variety of flavorful seasonings and vegetables. If you want to make a crab boil platter with extra corn, here’s a simple recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the Crab Boil Platter:

• 2-4 clusters of blue crabs (or your preferred type of crab)
• 1-2 pounds of large shrimp (with shells)
• 4-6 ears of fresh corn on the cob, shucked and halved
• 1 pound of smoked sausage (such as Andouille), sliced into rounds
• 1-2 pounds of new potatoes or red potatoes, halved
• 2-3 lemons, halved
• 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
• 1 head of garlic, cut in half horizontally
• 2-3 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup crab boil seasoning (e.g., Zatarain’s or Old Bay)
• 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning (for extra flavor)
• Salt, to taste
• Water

For the Dipping Sauce (optional):

• Melted butter
• Lemon juice
• Old Bay seasoning
• Garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Fill a large stockpot with water, leaving enough room for all the ingredients to be added without overflowing. Add the crab boil seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, bay leaves, and salt to the water. Bring it to a rolling boil.
2. Once the water is boiling, add the potatoes, onions, garlic, and sausage. Cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are just starting to become tender.
3. Add the corn on the cob halves to the pot and continue to cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the clusters of crabs and shrimp to the pot, ensuring they are submerged. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the shrimp turn pink, and the crabs are heated through.
5. Carefully drain the contents of the pot into a large colander or onto a newspaper-covered table.
6. Transfer the boiled ingredients to a large serving platter.
7. Squeeze the lemon halves over the contents of the platter for extra flavor.
8. If desired, prepare a simple dipping sauce by mixing melted butter with lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and a pinch of garlic powder. Serve this alongside the platter.
9. Serve your crab boil platter with extra corn and other boiled ingredients on a large table covered with newspaper or butcher paper for easy cleanup. Provide plenty of napkins and crab crackers for enjoying the feast.

This Crab Boil Platter is a fantastic way to enjoy the flavors of a seafood boil with the extra sweetness of corn. It’s a fun and communal dining experience that’s perfect for gatherings and special occasions.