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Cajun Seafood Boil with Spicy Butter Sauce Recipe

Cajun Seafood Boil with Spicy Butter Sauce Recipe to Share

A vibrant Cajun Seafood Boil with Spicy Butter Sauce recipe that transforms gatherings into celebrations, featuring prawns, crab, mussels, potatoes, and sweet corn.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Boil
  • 4-5 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Store-bought or homemade
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 whole lemon Sliced
  • 2 medium yellow onion Quartered
  • 4 large potatoes Waxy variety, quartered
  • 2 ears corn on the cob Cut into halves
  • 1 pound prawns Medium to large size, deveined
  • 1 pound crab Fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 pound mussels Cleaned and debearded
For the Butter Sauce
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Melted
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Or substitute with regular paprika mixed with chipotle
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Adjust for desired spice level
  • to taste hot sauce Your favorite brand

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, bring 4-5 quarts of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, bay leaves, lemon slices, and onion.
  2. Add the scrubbed and quartered potatoes and the corn on the cob to the boiling broth. Allow them to cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender but still firm.
  3. After the vegetables are cooked, gently introduce the prawns, crab, and mussels into the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the prawns turn opaque and the mussels open up wide.
  4. While your seafood cooks, prepare the spicy butter sauce. In a separate pan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter, and add minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and chili flakes.
  5. Once everything is perfectly cooked, carefully drain the seafood and vegetables, then transfer them to a large serving platter or bowl. Pour the rich Cajun butter sauce over the top and toss gently to ensure all the seafood and veggies are well-coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1120mgPotassium: 765mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Finish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and freshness.

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