How to Make an Asian Cajun Seafood Boil Recipe at Home

Name: How to Make an Asian Cajun Seafood Boil Recipe at Home
Cuisine: American, Southern, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: For the Seafood Boil; Crab legs or lobster tails (optional); 4 small red or gold potatoes, quartered; 2 ears of corn, cut into halves or thirds; 1 large onion (white or yellow), diced; 1 smoked sausage (like Andouille), sliced; 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed; 1 lemon, quartered; 2-3 bay leaves; 3 sticks (1.5 cups) of unsalted butter; 8 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons ginger paste or freshly grated ginger; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon cayenne (adjust for spice level); 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon thyme; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; Optional for tangy heat; 2 teaspoons chili flakes; 1 teaspoon sugar (to balance the spiciness); A large stockpot (for the boil); A skillet or saucepan (for the sauce)