Description
A celebratory Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce that turns an ordinary weeknight into a special occasion. Featuring shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, and baby potatoes boiled in spicy seasoning then drenched in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
1 lb raw shrimp (shell-on)
1 lb andouille sausage (sliced)
4 ears corn (halved)
1 lb baby red potatoes
1/4 cup Cajun seasoning (for the boil)
Water (to cover)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (for the sauce)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with water. Add 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning and stir. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat
- Add the potatoes and corn. Boil for 10 minutes. Then, add the sliced sausage. Continue boiling for another 5 minutes
- Add the shrimp. Boil for exactly 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Do not overcook. Drain everything in a colander
- While the seafood cooks, make the garlic butter sauce. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and hot sauce
- Pour the sauce over the drained seafood boil. Toss gently. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately
Notes
Use an extra-large pot to fit all ingredients comfortably.
Taste the boiling water; it should be salty and spicy like the sea. Adjust seasoning before adding seafood.
Never overcook the shrimp—they cook in minutes.
Make extra garlic butter; everyone will want more.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or broth over medium heat, or in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes. Avoid microwave to prevent rubbery seafood.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
Keywords: seafood boil, Cajun, garlic butter, shrimp, andouille