Description
Cajun seafood boil is a vibrant and communal dish that brings the flavors of Louisiana right to your table. Bursting with juicy shrimp, succulent crab legs, sweet corn, and tender potatoes, this one-pot wonder is seasoned with bold Cajun spices for an unforgettable feast. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, it’s a delicious way to create lasting memories while indulging in mouthwatering flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds large shrimp (deveined)
- 1 pound crab legs (snow or king)
- 4 ears corn on the cob (halved)
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 lemons (sliced)
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Wash seafood thoroughly; if using frozen shrimp, thaw in cold water.
- Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a rolling boil. Add salt and Cajun seasoning.
- Add halved baby potatoes; cook for 10 minutes until fork-tender.
- Add corn and seafood; cook for an additional 5 minutes until shrimp are pink and crab is heated through.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and saut? minced garlic until fragrant.
- Drain seafood boil; serve on newspaper or platters. Drizzle with garlic butter sauce and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg