Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce, an extraordinary dish that brings a taste of the South right to your table. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, this recipe features succulent jumbo shrimp and crab, savory andouille sausage, and sweet corn on the cob—all simmered together in a zesty broth. The crowning glory is a rich garlic butter sauce that elevates each bite, making it an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures your seafood boil will impress everyone at your gathering.
Ingredients
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- 3 quarts water
- 1 (12-ounce) can of beer (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Creole Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- Hot sauce, to taste
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly sliced into half-moons
- 1 large lemon, cut into wedges (plus more for serving)
- 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 lb baby potatoes, red or gold (or a mix of both)
- 1 lb pre-cooked snow crab leg clusters, fresh or frozen
- 1 – 1 ½ lbs jumbo shrimp, deveined, shell-on or peeled
- 4–6 ears sweet corn on the cob
- 4–6 hard boiled eggs (optional)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 10 cloves of garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon Creole Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, bring water and beer to a boil. Add Cajun seasoning and hot sauce; stir in onion and lemon wedges. Boil for 15 minutes.
- Add sausage and potatoes; cook for another 15-20 minutes until potatoes are almost tender.
- Carefully add crab clusters, shrimp, and corn; boil for an additional 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink.
- For the garlic butter sauce, melt butter in a saucepan with minced garlic and spices; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Drain seafood mixture onto a baking sheet lined with foil. Pour garlic butter sauce over everything and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of the total recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg