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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce for a Festive Feast

Enjoy a messy, indulgent Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce, featuring shrimp, crab, and sausage, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 2 pounds jumbo shrimp deveined
  • 1.5 pounds snow crab clusters pre-cooked
For the Sausage and Veggies
  • 1 pound andouille sausage chopped
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes halved
  • 4 pieces corn on the cob husked
  • 4 large eggs hard-boiled
For the Broth
  • 4 quarts water or beer lager, IPA, or pilsner
  • 0.25 cup Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup butter for garlic butter sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • large stockpot
  • small saucepan
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large stockpot, bring water or beer to a rolling boil. Stir in Cajun seasoning, garlic, and bay leaves. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add halved baby potatoes to the boiling broth. Cook for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Introduce chopped andouille sausage. Stir gently and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Carefully add corn on the cob and hard-boiled eggs. Cook for another 10 minutes.
  5. Gently add deveined jumbo shrimp and pre-cooked snow crab clusters. Cook for 3-5 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
  6. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, sautéing until fragrant.
  7. Pour the contents onto a large platter and drizzle with garlic butter sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months.

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