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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Savory Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce Bliss

Experience a flavorful Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 2-2.5 pounds Jumbo Shrimp Use raw or pre-cooked for best flavor.
  • 1 pound Snow Crab Clusters Opt for pre-cooked or frozen.
  • 1 pound Andouille Sausage Substitute with any smoked sausage if preferred.
For the Veggies
  • 1 pound Potatoes Quarter red or Yukon Gold potatoes.
  • 2 ears Corn on the Cob Cut into halves or thirds.
For the Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning Enhances the broth flavor.
  • 1 cup Beer Optional, any lager, IPA, or pilsner.
For the Sauce
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Keeps it unsalted for better control.
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Mince finely.

Equipment

  • large stockpot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cajun Seafood Boil
  1. In a large stockpot, bring 4-6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Stir in Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, and optionally beer. Allow to boil for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add quartered potatoes and cook for about 10-12 minutes until they start to soften.
  3. Stir in sliced andouille sausage and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Add corn pieces, shrimp, and snow crab clusters to the pot; cook for 5-7 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
  5. While seafood cooks, melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Carefully drain the pot, pour onto a serving platter, and drizzle garlic butter sauce over the seafood boil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve your Cajun Seafood Boil with crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter.

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