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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce, a dish that’s perfect for gatherings and special occasions. This recipe celebrates the essence of Louisiana cuisine, featuring a mouthwatering medley of jumbo shrimp, tender snow crab, spicy andouille sausage, and fresh vegetables simmered to perfection. Enhanced by a rich garlic butter sauce, each bite is an explosion of flavor that will leave your guests raving. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, this seafood boil brings fun and excitement to your dining table.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x

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
  • 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
  • 1 – 1 ½ lbs jumbo shrimp, deveined, shell-on or peeled
  • 4–6 ears sweet corn on the cob – mini ones preferred
  • 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 Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Creole Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Hot sauce, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, bring water and beer to a boil. Add seasonings, onion, and lemon; boil for 15 minutes.
  2. Stir in sausage and potatoes; cook for another 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  3. Add crab clusters, shrimp, and corn; continue boiling until shrimp turns pink (5-7 minutes).
  4. Melt butter in a saucepan with garlic, lemon juice, and seasonings for the sauce.
  5. Serve seafood on a lined baking sheet drizzled with garlic butter sauce.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Louisiana

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1/6th of the recipe (about 400g)
  • Calories: 593
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1680mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 22g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 37g
  • Cholesterol: 245mg

Keywords: Feel free to substitute seafood or veggies based on your preference. Let the seafood rest for a few minutes post-cooking to enhance flavors.