Best 2 Copycat Boiling Crab Recipes

**Discover the Exquisite Flavors of Authentic Cajun-Style Seafood with Our Copycat Boiling Crab Recipes**

Get ready for a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana's seafood tradition with our collection of copycat Boiling Crab recipes. Inspired by the legendary Boiling Crab restaurant chain, these recipes bring the vibrant flavors and bold spices of Cajun cuisine to your home kitchen. From the classic Cajun seafood boil to the tantalizing garlic butter sauce, our recipes capture the essence of this iconic dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned seafood lover or new to the wonders of Cajun cooking, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and memorable seafood feast. Dive into the depths of flavor with our step-by-step instructions and relish the authentic taste of Boiling Crab in the comfort of your own home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COPYCAT BOILING CRAB RECIPE

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This recipe attempts to recreate the Cajun crawfish recipe served at Vietnamese restaurants in Little Saigon like The Boiling Crab, Claws, or The Crawfish House. It's what's known as Asian fusion, and the recipes are kept top secret. Buy 1-2 pounds of crawfish per person.

Provided by Gillian Spence

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups margarine
1 bag louisiana crawfish, Crab, and Shrimp boil
cayenne pepper
mccormick bayou cajun seasoning
lemon pepper
paprika
Old Bay Seasoning
louisiana hot sauce
8 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lemon, quartered
8 lbs crawfish, live
1 lb red potatoes, halved
8 ears white corn
1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch segments

Steps:

Pour live crawfish into a washtub or ice chest; cover with water. Drain. Repeat 3 to 4 times until crawfish are clean. Drain. Discard any dead crawfish and debris.
Cook crawfish by boiling in hot water with the Louisiana Crawfish Boil, quartered lemon, potatoes, corn and sausage (add potatoes, corn, and sausage 15 minutes prior to crawfish). While they are cooking make the sauce:.
Melt the margarine over low heat in a large saucepan. Add garlic and saute until translucent.
NOTE: This will get salty fast with the Cajun seasoning and Old Bay, so add them in tiny, tiny amounts. Add Cajun Seasoning, Old Bay, cayenne pepper (start with 3 t. then add more for spiciness), lemon pepper, paprika, and liberally add Louisiana Hot Sauce. When you have the mixture right, add a tiny bit of lemon juice (roughly 1/4 lemon).
Simmer for 10 minutes and check for flavor. Add more cayenne, paprika, or hot sauce as desired.
Drain the boiling water (or ladle out the crawfish, sausage, and vegetables) and mix the sauce in with them. Serve with hot crusty french bread.

ZATARAIN'S COPYCAT CRAB BOIL MIX

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Zatarains was the real thing and boxes of it were found in just about every home in New Orleans. We also like to add 2-3 lemons, quartered, to the water. This is enough for 5lbs shrimp or a dozen blue swimmers.

Provided by omeomy 2

Categories Cajun

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 tablespoons mustard seeds
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons whole allspice
2 tablespoons dill seeds
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 bay leaves

Steps:

Combine all ingredients well, crushing slightly. Place all on a muslin or cheesecloth square, gather corners and tie securely.
When the water for the seafood is boiling add the crab boil sachet along with plenty of salt. Continue boiling until the water takes on color before adding seafood.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality seafood. This will make a big difference in the taste of your dish.
Clean the seafood thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any grit or sand that could ruin the texture of your dish.
Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the seafood. This will give the seafood plenty of room to cook evenly.
Bring the liquid to a boil before adding the seafood. This will help to cook the seafood quickly and evenly.
Don't overcook the seafood. Seafood is delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque and tender.
Serve the seafood immediately. Seafood is best when it is served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

This recipe is a great way to enjoy a delicious seafood feast at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special seafood meal, give this copycat Boiling Crab recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!