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A delicious Cajun Seafood Boil with shrimp, crab, and spicy seasoning

Cajun Seafood Boil

A vibrant and robust seafood boil full of flavors, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Festive Meal, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pounds small red potatoes
  • 3 ears corn, halved
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional) Adds a satisfying meaty bite
  • 2 pounds shrimp, deveined and shell-on (or your preferred seafood)
  • 1 pound crab legs (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade) Shortcut to enhance flavor
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 count lemon, cut into wedges
  • to taste salt
  • to garnish cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • water (enough to fill a large pot)

Method
 

Cooking the Potatoes
  1. Fill a large pot with water and add the small red potatoes.
  2. Simmer on medium-high heat until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Adding Corn and Sausage
  1. Add the corn and sausage to the pot and let them bubble together for another 10 minutes.
Cooking the Seafood
  1. Reduce the heat to medium and add the shrimp and crab legs.
  2. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning and minced garlic into the pot, stirring gently.
  3. Simmer until the shrimp turns pink, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Serving the Seafood Boil
  1. Drain the pot and spread everything out on a newspaper-covered table or a large serving platter.
  2. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  3. Add more Cajun seasoning if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a hands-on approach, serve straight from the pot. Feel free to swap seafood or adjust spice levels based on preference. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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