Seafood Boil with Butter Sauce: Spicy, Buttery, and Perfect for a Feasts – Black Foodie Finder

Seafood Boil Season is Here – Bring on the Butter!

There’s no better way to kick off spring and summer than with a bold, buttery seafood boil. From crab legs and lobster tails to juicy shrimp, sweet corn, and tender potatoes, this dish brings people together like nothing else.

Ingredients List

For the Boil:

• 1 crab boil seasoning bag
• 1 ½ capfuls crab boil liquid
• 1 lb shrimp
• 2–3 snow crab clusters
• 2 lobster tails
• 2 red potatoes
• 2 russet or golden potatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 lemon, halved
• 3–4 ears sweet corn, halved

For the Butter Sauce:

• 4 sticks unsalted butter
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons lemon pepper
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• Cayenne pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
• 3 teaspoons onion powder
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ½ cup crab boil broth

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start the Boil

• Add lemon halves, chopped onion, crab boil bag, and liquid to a large pot of boiling water.

2. Add the Veggies

• Drop in corn and boil for 10–15 minutes.
• Then, add potatoes and cook until tender.

3. Sear the Sausage

• Brown your andouille sausage in a skillet until lightly crisped.

4. Make the Sauce

• Melt butter, sauté onion and garlic, then stir in all seasonings, lemon juice, and broth.

5. Cook the Seafood

• Add shrimp to the sauce and cook for 3–4 minutes.
• Boil lobster and crab clusters separately in the pot.

6. Serve & Pour It On

• Layer everything on a tray and pour the butter sauce generously over the top—don’t be shy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

• Use unsalted butter to keep the sauce balanced.
• Add orange juice or a splash of broth to brighten the boil.
• Cook shrimp in the butter sauce for deeper flavor.
• Don’t skip the crab boil liquid—it brings the heat!

About the Creator

This recipe is by Brian, the flavor-forward home chef behind @briangelecooks. Known for his bold spins on classic dishes, Brian’s kitchen always delivers big taste and even bigger vibes.

Brian | @briangelecooks