Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce, a dish that promises to elevate your gatherings into unforgettable culinary celebrations. Perfect for summer cookouts or family reunions, this seafood feast combines succulent shrimp, tender crab legs, and spicy sausage all immersed in a delectable broth seasoned with bold Cajun spices. The highlight is the rich garlic butter sauce that seamlessly ties all the flavors together, making each bite an explosion of taste. Whether served family-style on a large table or individually plated, this dish invites everyone to dig in and enjoy the fun of communal dining. Get ready to impress your guests with this impressive yet simple-to-make seafood boil!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves about six people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 3 quarts water
- 12 oz beer (optional)
- 3 tbsp Creole Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 large lemon
- 12 oz andouille sausage
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 1 lb snow crab leg clusters
- 1 – 1.5 lbs jumbo shrimp
- Sweet corn on the cob
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic
Instructions
- Prepare the broth by boiling water and beer (if using) with Cajun and Old Bay seasonings, onion, and lemon wedges for about 15 minutes.
- Add sliced sausage and potatoes; cook until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Nestle snow crab clusters, shrimp, and corn into the pot; boil until shrimp are pink (5-7 minutes).
- In a separate pan, melt butter and mix with garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and parsley for the sauce.
- Drain seafood onto a lined baking sheet; pour garlic butter sauce over.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg