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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Savory Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Bliss

This Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce is a culinary celebration packed with shrimp, crab, and andouille sausage.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp Fresh or frozen
  • 1 pound Snow Crab Clusters Pre-cooked
  • 1 pound Andouille Sausage Can replace with kielbasa
For the Vegetables
  • 2 pounds Potatoes Yukon gold or red
  • 4 Corn on the Cob Substitute with frozen corn if needed
For the Extras
  • 4 Hard-Boiled Eggs Boil separately
  • 1 cup Beer Optional
For the Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Key spice blend
  • 1/2 cup Garlic Butter Sauce Use unsalted butter, fresh garlic, and parsley
For the Zest
  • 1 Lemon For garnish
  • 8 cups Water Adjust as needed

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, fill it halfway with water or beer and bring it to a vigorous boil. Stir in Cajun seasoning and aromatics such as sliced onions and garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Cook the Vegetables: Add the potatoes and corn, cooking for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Incorporate the Proteins: Add andouille sausage, shrimp, and crab clusters. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until shrimp are opaque.
  4. Boil the Eggs: Prepare hard-boiled eggs in a separate pot for 10 minutes, then cool and peel.
  5. Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic, then stir in parsley and salt.
  6. Serve the Boil: Drain seafood and vegetables, serve on a platter, drizzle with garlic butter, and garnish with lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, season the broth generously and avoid overcooking the seafood.

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