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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Experience a flavorful feast with this Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce featuring shrimp, crab, and more.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1.5 pounds jumbo shrimp fresh or frozen
  • 2 pounds snow crab clusters pre-cooked if frozen
For the Sausage
  • 1 pound andouille sausage sliced
For the Vegetables
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes halved
  • 3-4 ears corn on the cob cut into halves or thirds
For the Eggs
  • 4-6 pieces eggs hard-boiled
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning or Old Bay spice
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup garlic butter sauce adjust garlic to taste
For Cooking
  • 1 can beer optional for flavor

Equipment

  • Large Stockpot
  • small saucepan
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the broth by combining 4-6 quarts of water and, if desired, 1 can of beer with 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, 4 crushed garlic cloves, juice of 1 lemon, and 1 tablespoon of salt in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add 1.5 pounds of halved baby potatoes to the boiling broth. Cook for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Then, add 3-4 ears of corn and cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender.
  3. Stir in 1 pound of sliced andouille sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes to release its flavor.
  4. Add 1.5 pounds of jumbo shrimp and 2 pounds of snow crab clusters to the pot. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. To boil eggs, place 4-6 eggs in a separate pot, cover with cold water, and boil. After boiling, cover and remove from heat to sit for 10 minutes.
  6. To prepare garlic butter sauce, melt 1 cup of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, add 4 minced garlic cloves, and sauté until fragrant.
  7. Drain the seafood boil in a colander and transfer to a platter or a newspaper-lined table. Drizzle with garlic butter sauce and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for gatherings. Pair it with cheesy garlic bread for soaking up the sauce.

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