Fresh seafood like shrimp, crab, and more gets tossed in a bold Cajun boil seasoned with garlic butter or lemon pepper, served straight from the pot. The boils layer shellfish and sturdy pieces that soak up spicy, garlicky broth without falling apart. Diners experience heat building from the spices alongside the sweet brine of the ocean proteins, often paired with corn and potatoes for heartiness. The messy, hands-on style amplifies the communal fun of peeling and dipping.