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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce for Summer Fun

Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce is a festive dish featuring shrimp, crab, sausage, and corn, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Boil
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp Fresh or frozen
  • 1 pound Snow Crab Clusters Pre-cooked for easy preparation
  • 1 pound Andouille Sausage Can substitute with kielbasa
  • 1 pound Potatoes Baby potatoes preferred
  • 4 ears Corn on the Cob Cut into halves
  • 4 whole Eggs Hard-boiled
  • 12 ounces Beer Optional; use lager, IPA, or pilsner
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust to taste
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1 stick Butter Essential for sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs Optional; parsley or thyme

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Separate pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by gathering all your ingredients for the Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce. Wash and chop your baby potatoes and corn into halves. If using eggs, hard-boil them by placing them in simmering water for about 9-12 minutes.
  2. In a large pot, combine about 4-6 quarts of water with your optional beer and a generous amount of Cajun seasonings. Bring this mixture to a rapid boil over high heat. Once bubbling, add the potatoes first—they will need about 15 minutes to cook until fork-tender.
  3. Toss in the corn and let them simmer together for 5-7 minutes, absorbing all that Cajun goodness.
  4. Add the sliced andouille sausage, jumbo shrimp, and pre-cooked snow crab clusters into the pot. Stir gently and cook everything for another 5-7 minutes.
  5. Melt butter in a separate pan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant. If desired, add fresh herbs to enhance the flavor.
  6. Carefully drain the pot and pour everything onto a large serving platter or spread it out on a newspaper-covered table for a fun twist. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce generously over the seafood and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep an eye on cooking times; shrimp cook quickly and should not be overcooked to maintain tenderness. Adjust spice levels by varying Cajun seasoning. Use a large pot to prevent overcrowding.

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