Hot & Spicy Seafood Boil with Sausage 🔥🌶️ Fiery Cajun Butter. Shells, Sausage, and Steam Hands-On, Heat-Fueled Feasting.

Hot & Spicy Seafood Boil takes your classic shellfish feast and kicks it up a few notches. Think shrimp, crab, sausage, corn, and potatoes — all swimming in a spicy garlic butter sauce infused with Cajun fire, chili flakes, and hot sauce.

It’s a sweat-worthy, roll-up-your-sleeves kind of boil.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 1 lb large shrimp, shell-on
• 1 lb snow crab legs or lobster tails
• 12 oz smoked andouille or spicy sausage, sliced
• 1 lb baby potatoes
• 2–3 ears corn, cut into halves or thirds
• 1 lemon, halved
• 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• Salt to taste

Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce

• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
• 5–6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1–2 tsp red chili flakes or cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (Frank’s, Crystal, or sriracha)
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Optional: 1 tsp brown sugar to round the heat

Instructions

Step 1: Boil the Base

Fill a large stockpot halfway with water. Add Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, lemon halves, and a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for 10–12 minutes. Add corn and sausage, boil for 5 more minutes. Add crab and shrimp last — boil 3–4 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.

Step 2: Make the Sauce

While the seafood cooks, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, chili flakes, hot sauce, lemon juice, and brown sugar if using. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.

Step 3: Drain and Combine

Drain the boil and transfer everything to a large bowl or tray. Pour the hot spicy garlic butter over everything. Toss to coat. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and napkins.

Heat Level Upgrades

• Use extra-hot Cajun blends or add fresh minced chili
• Stir in sambal or gochujang for a cross-cultural kick
• Finish with a dash of ghost pepper or scorpion sauce (only if you’re brave)
• Add a drizzle of chili oil before serving for sheen and fire

Serving Ideas

• Serve on butcher paper or a large tray for that full boil experience
• Side of garlic bread, cornbread, or rice to soak up the sauce
• Cool drink pairings: cold beer, sweet tea, citrus cocktails
• Ramekins of melted butter, ranch, or remoulade on the side

Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook shrimp — they go in last and only need a few minutes
• Shell-on shrimp and real sausage = better flavor and texture
• Use gloves if your spice mix is serious — it’ll get on your fingers
• Make extra sauce — everyone will want more for dipping

Final Thoughts

Hot & Spicy Seafood Boil with Sausage is bold, steamy, and fully loaded — the kind of meal that brings heat, flavor, and finger-licking chaos in equal measure. Perfect for spice lovers, party trays, or anyone craving a seafood feast that bites back.

Boil it hot. Butter it spicy. Eat with your hands. 🔥🌶️🦐🦀

🦐 Explore More Seafood Recipes

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