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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

A delicious Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce, perfect for summer gatherings and customizable with your favorite seafood.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 8 cups Water A robust base to fully immerse all your delicious ingredients.
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Infuses a zesty kick; adjust to match your spice level.
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning Brings a classic seafood flavor.
For the Seafood and Filler
  • 2 lbs Shrimp Ensure they’re deveined and peeled.
  • 1 lb Crab Clusters Adds sweet, tender bites; pre-cooked options save prep time.
  • 1 lb Andouille Sausage A touch of smoky spice.
  • 2 cups Potatoes Choose Yukon Golds or reds; chop into even pieces.
  • 2 each Corn on the Cob Sweet and juicy, halved for serving.
  • 4 each Eggs Hard-boiled for an extra protein boost.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for flavor.
  • 1 stick Butter Unsalted for better seasoning control.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed adds brightness.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Ingredients. Clean and prepare seafood. Chop potatoes, and hard-boil eggs if including.
  2. Bring Water to a Boil. In a large pot, combine water, Cajun seasoning, and Old Bay; bring to a boil.
  3. Cook Potatoes First. Add chopped potatoes to boiling water; cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  4. Add Sausage & Seafood. Stir in sausage and simmer for 5 minutes followed by shrimp and crab for another 5-8 minutes.
  5. Add Corn and Eggs. Add halved corn on the cob and hard-boiled eggs for the final 5 minutes.
  6. Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce. Melt butter, add garlic and lemon juice; simmer until fragrant.
  7. Combine & Serve. Drizzle garlic butter sauce over the seafood and vegetables and serve on a newspaper-lined table.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a fun atmosphere, serve on a large platter or tables covered with newspaper. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days.

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