Description
A bold and flavorful Southern-inspired meal featuring crispy chicken wings and a savory seafood boil. This combo highlights regional seasonings like lemon pepper, Cajun spice, and garlic butter, perfect for family dinners, parties, or weekend treats.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings:
2 pounds chicken wings
2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
2 tablespoons Cajun dry rub
2 tablespoons garlic parmesan seasoning
2 tablespoons hot honey glaze
Vegetable oil (for frying or spraying)
For the Seafood Boil:
1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 pound crab legs
2 ears corn, cut in halves
1/2 pound small red potatoes
2 smoked sausage links, sliced
4 cloves garlic
1 lemon, quartered
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
2 tablespoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
4 tablespoons butter
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Suggested Sides:
Hush puppies
Coleslaw
Fried okra
French fries
Instructions
Prepare the wings: Season the chicken wings with your chosen spice blend. Let sit for 10 minutes. Fry in hot oil at 375°F until golden and crispy (8–10 minutes), or bake at 425°F for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway.
Boil the seafood: Fill a large pot with water. Add garlic, lemon, potatoes, sausage, and seasoning. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender (10–12 minutes). Add shrimp and crab legs. Boil for 5–7 more minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked.
Drain and toss: Drain seafood and vegetables. Toss with melted butter and extra seasoning.
Serve: Plate wings and seafood together. Add sides and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Wings can be air-fried for a healthier option.
Adjust seasoning spice levels based on taste preference.
Seafood can be substituted with scallops, tilapia, or crawfish.
Serve with sweet tea or citrus lemonade for a classic Southern pairing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying, Boiling, Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Keywords: tasty wings and seafood, Southern comfort food, seafood boil, fried chicken wings, lemon pepper wings, garlic butter shrimp, Cajun seasoning, food combos