Description
This Cajun seafood boil is a flavorful and hearty dish packed with shrimp, crab legs, sausage, potatoes, and corn all tossed in a rich and spicy Cajun butter sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a fun family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb crab legs
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 corn on the cobs, cut into halves or thirds
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (for boiling)
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (optional, for boiling)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (for sauce)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water. Add salt, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning (if using), and squeeze in the juice of half a lemon. Bring to a boil.
- Add baby potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add corn and sausage, cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add crab legs and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- While the seafood boils, melt butter in a separate pan. Add minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to make the Cajun butter sauce.
- Drain the seafood and vegetables. Transfer to a large bowl or serving tray.
- Pour the Cajun butter sauce over the seafood boil and toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
- Feel free to add other seafood like clams or mussels based on preference.
- Serve with crusty bread or rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
