HOT CAJUN-STYLE CRAB BOIL
A trip to Avery Island, La., the home of Tabasco sauce, inspired this Jacques Pépin recipe from 1994. A few years earlier, Paul McIlhenny, the fourth generation of his family to produce the hot sauce, served Mr. Pépin and his wife a bountiful crab boil. " People helped themselves," Mr. Pépin wrote, adding, "We washed the banquet down with plenty of cold beer." Here, he substitutes blue crab for crawfish, and kielbasa for the hot Cajun sausage. But whatever you use, keep Mr. Pépin's recommendation and have a beer alongside.
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place 2 gallons of water and the crab-boil seasoning in a large stockpot, cover and bring to a boil. (Note: This can be done a few hours ahead, set aside and brought back to a boil at serving time to intensify the stock flavor.) Add salt to taste.
- Add the onions and potatoes to the boiling stock, cover and bring the stock back to a boil. Boil gently for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rinse the crabs well in a sink filled with cold water. Using metal tongs, lift the crabs from the sink, and after discarding any dead or smelly crabs, add them to the stockpot with the sausage and garlic. Bring the mixture back to a boil, and boil gently for 5 minutes.
- Add the corn, and bring the mixture back to a boil. Then, turn off the heat, and let the pot sit (up to 1 hour) until serving time.
- At serving time, drain off the stock, and arrange crab boil ingredients separately on a large platter. Serve with the hot mayonnaise (see following recipe), if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1075, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 123 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 2024 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Jaam Kamran Unar
[email protected]I've tried many different crab boil recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is so flavorful, and the seafood is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ch Misbah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The crab boil was a huge hit at my party. Everyone loved the flavors, and the seafood was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
SK Kamal Hossin
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The crab boil was amazing! The seafood was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Sajid Riaz
[email protected]This is the best crab boil recipe I've ever tried. The sauce is so flavorful, and the crab is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Naila Tanveer
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add a little bit of extra spice, and I always use fresh corn on the cob.
Aqib jaan
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner. The results were amazing! The crab was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.
Akua Nyanko
[email protected]I've tried many different crab boil recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is so flavorful, and the seafood is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Md Nisad Mia
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The crab boil was a huge hit at my party. Everyone loved the flavors, and the seafood was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Ruben Dausab
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The crab boil was amazing! The seafood was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Athumed mohamedd
[email protected]This is the best crab boil recipe I've ever tried. The sauce is so flavorful, and the crab is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
ronda demo
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add a little bit of extra spice, and I always use fresh corn on the cob.
Suraj Raidash
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The results were amazing! The crab was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.
Bimmy777
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp, sausage, and corn are always cooked to perfection, and the sauce is delicious.
merna memo
[email protected]This was my first time making a crab boil, and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing, and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.