The Best Shrimp Boil

Steps

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   Add 5 quarts of water to a large pot along with 2 tablespoons of salt, 1 onion, 1 lemon, the boil-in-a-bag seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of shrimp and crab boil concentrate. Bring to a boil.
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   Once boiling, add the corn and let it cook for 10 minutes to get a head start.
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   After 10 minutes, add the baby potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes or until tender.
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   Once the potatoes are tender, remove the corn and potatoes from the pot. Reserve 1.5 cups of the broth and set everything aside.
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   In a separate skillet, cook the sausage for about 5 minutes, then remove it.
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   Melt 2 pounds of butter over medium heat and skim off the top layer.
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   Add 3 heads of minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
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   Add all the spices—paprika, lemon pepper, cayenne pepper, Old Bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, and brown sugar—and mix well.
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   Squeeze in the juice from 1 lemon, add the reserved broth, and allow the butter mixture to simmer gently.
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    Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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    While the shrimp is cooking, boil the crab legs in a separate pot of water for 4 minutes.
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    Once the shrimp and crab legs are cooked, transfer them along with the sausage to the butter sauce and mix everything together so the corn and potatoes are well coated.
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