Description
A flavorful Cajun Seafood Boil featuring shrimp, crab, and corn in a savory garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1–2 pounds crab legs (snow or blue crab)
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 ears corn, cut into thirds
- 1 pound smoked sausage (or alternatives as desired)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2–3 tablespoons salt (to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Optional: red pepper flakes for extra heat
Instructions
- Start by filling a large pot with water, add the salt, and bring it to a boil over high heat. Toss in the halved baby potatoes and let them cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
- As the potatoes are boiling, cut your corn and prepare your seafood. Once the potatoes are tender, add the corn and the smoked sausage cut into pieces to the pot. Allow everything to boil together for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully add the shrimp and crab legs to the pot, followed by the Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Let it all boil for another 5-7 minutes.
- Melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in any additional seasonings like red pepper flakes if desired, then pour the garlic butter over the seafood mixture.
- Turn off the heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, use hearty vegetables like zucchini instead of seafood, and consider adding olive oil instead of butter for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg