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Cajun Seafood Boil

Discover the perfect Cajun Seafood Boil recipe for your next gathering. Packed with crab, shrimp, sausage, and veggies in a spicy butter sauce. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb snow crab legs
  • 1 lb shrimp with shells
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 6 boiled eggs
  • 3 ears corn, cut into halves
  • 4 medium potatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
  • to taste water

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander or strainer
  • Large serving tray
  • Small saucepan for butter sauce
  • Tongs or slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add the halved potatoes, corn, and sliced smoked sausage to the boiling water.
  3. Let the potatoes, corn, and sausage simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Add the shrimp and crab legs and cook for another 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and crab legs are heated through.
  5. In a separate pan, melt the butter over low heat and mix in the Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and hot sauce (if using).
  6. Carefully drain the boiled ingredients.
  7. Arrange the drained potatoes, corn, sausage, shrimp, crab legs, and boiled eggs on a large tray.
  8. Pour the spicy Cajun butter sauce over the seafood, eggs, and sausage and toss well to coat.
  9. Serve hot with extra lemon wedges and a side of dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute snow crab legs with king crab legs and shrimp with lobster tails if you desire. You can adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper and hot sauce. Enhance your dish by adding different veggies like carrots or green beans. For the butter sauce, a splash of white wine can add a delightful depth of flavor, making your seafood boil even more special. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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