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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce for Summer Fun

A Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce is a vibrant and communal feast perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 680

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1-2 pounds Jumbo shrimp Uncooked, peeled
  • 1-2 pounds Snow crab clusters Pre-cooked
  • 1-2 pounds Andouille sausage Sliced
For the Vegetables
  • 1-2 pounds Potatoes Baby or red
  • 2-4 ears Corn on the cob Cut in half
  • 4 pieces Eggs Hard-boiled
For the Seasonings
  • ¼ cup Cajun seasoning Essential for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning Optional
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter Base for the sauce
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 piece Lemon Juice only
  • 1 cup Beer Optional for broth

Equipment

  • Stockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the broth by bringing 4-5 quarts of water and 1 beer (if using) to a boil. Stir in ¼ cup of Cajun seasoning and 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1-2 pounds of baby potatoes and 2-4 ears of corn cut in half to the pot. Boil for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. Integrate 1-2 pounds of andouille sausage and 4 hard-boiled eggs. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Add 1-2 pounds of uncooked jumbo shrimp and pre-cooked snow crab clusters. Cook for 5-7 minutes until shrimp turn opaque.
  5. Prepare the garlic butter sauce by melting ½ cup of unsalted butter and sautéing 4-5 cloves of minced garlic. Stir in juice from 1 lemon.
  6. Drain the seafood boil and spread it on a large platter. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the top and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 980mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is great for gatherings and can be customized with different seafood options.

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