Slow Cooker Seafood Boil (Crockpot Style) 🐢🦐 Low and Slow, Buttery and Bold — Boil Flavor Without the Rush

Slow Cooker Seafood Boil is the easiest way to get all the spicy, steamy, buttery goodness of a classic boil — no stove, no watchful boiling, just layers of seafood, sausage, corn, and potatoes infused with Cajun flavor over a few hands-off hours.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 1 lb large shrimp, shell-on
• 1 lb snow crab legs or lobster tails (optional)
• 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 lb baby potatoes
• 2–3 ears corn, halved
• 1 lemon, halved
• 4 cups water or low-sodium seafood broth
• 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: ½ cup beer or white wine for depth

Garlic Cajun Butter (for finishing)

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Optional: hot sauce or red pepper flakes for extra heat

Instructions

Step 1: Build the Base

Place potatoes, corn, sausage, lemon halves, water (or broth), Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and optional beer into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.

Step 2: Slow Cook

Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–7 hours — until potatoes are fork-tender. Add shrimp (and crab if using) during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking. Shrimp should be pink and just cooked through.

Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter

While the seafood finishes, melt butter in a saucepan. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and optional hot sauce. Keep warm.

Step 4: Serve

Drain the contents or use a slotted spoon to transfer everything to a tray or platter. Drizzle with garlic Cajun butter or serve it on the side for dipping. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs if desired.

Flavor Variations

• Add mussels or clams with the shrimp
• Stir in cooked ramen or rice noodles at the end
• Swap Cajun seasoning for lemon-pepper or garlic-herb blends
• Add a dash of smoked paprika or Worcestershire to the broth

Serving Ideas

• Serve with crusty bread, cornbread, or steamed rice
• Cold beer, sweet iced tea, or lemonade balance the heat
• Add ramekins of garlic butter or remoulade on the side
• Perfect for meal prep — leftovers reheat beautifully

Pro Tips

• Shrimp and crab go in at the end to avoid overcooking
• Use shell-on shrimp for flavor and texture
• For richer flavor, replace half the water with seafood stock
• Want more sauce? Double the butter blend and pour it all over

Final Thoughts

Slow Cooker Seafood Boil is rich, hands-off, and flavor-packed — a buttery, Cajun-spiced feast that simmers while you live your life. Whether it’s for a low-effort weekend dinner or a party you don’t want to babysit, it delivers every time.

Set it slow. Butter it bold. Feast like you boiled it. 🐢🦐🔥

🦐 Explore More Seafood Recipes

From cozy casseroles to zesty grilled fish and elegant seafood pastas, this collection covers every ocean-inspired craving — whether you’re planning a dinner party or a quick weeknight win.

🐟 Classic Seafood Dish Recipes – Think pan-seared salmon with lemon dill and timeless coastal favorites.
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🍝 Seafood Pasta Recipes – Elegant and indulgent, like shrimp linguine in a white wine sauce.
🍤 Shrimp Recipes – Versatile, fast, and flavor-packed; smoky grills to sizzling stir-fries
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🧀 Comforting Seafood Casseroles – Bubbly, cheesy bakes with crab, shrimp, or scallops.
🥣 Warm and Flavorful Seafood Soups – Rich chowders, bisques, and broth-based favorites.
🍽️ Easy Seafood Dinner Recipes – Quick and delicious mains like garlic butter tilapia.
🥗 Healthy Seafood Recipes – Light yet flavorful options like grilled mahi mahi with salsa.
🍚 Risotto Recipes with Seafood – Creamy rice dishes with seared scallops and fresh veg.
🌊 Seafood Stews – Hearty, rustic stews from the Mediterranean and beyond.