Spicy Steamed Crab and Shrimp Feast 🌶️🦀🍤
Dive into this bold and juicy seafood medley that’s packed with flavor perfect for a messy, delicious feast!
Ingredients:
4 medium crabs, cleaned 🦀
1 lb large shrimp, peeled (optional) 🍤
4 cups water or seafood broth 💧
2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning 🌶️
1 tbsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) 🔥
1 lemon, sliced 🍋
2 tbsp butter 🧈
Fresh parsley for garnish 🌱
Instructions:
Prep Seafood: Rinse crabs and shrimp thoroughly. Set aside. 🌡️
Boil Water: In a large pot, bring water or broth to a boil. Add Old Bay, garlic powder, cayenne, and lemon slices. ✨
Steam Seafood: Add crabs and shrimp to a steamer basket over the boiling liquid. Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes until crabs turn red and shrimp are pink. 🍳
Add Butter: In the last 2 minutes, melt butter into the steaming liquid and drizzle over the seafood for extra richness. 🧈
Rest: Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes to absorb flavors. ⏳
Serve: Transfer to a platter, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges. Pair with crusty bread or corn on the cob! 🎉
This spicy seafood boil is a crowd-pleaser messy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying! 😋