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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Savory Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Bliss

Enjoy a Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce featuring shrimp, crab, potatoes, and bold spices for a delightful summer gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound Snow Crab Clusters use pre-cooked crab
For the Sausage and Vegetables
  • 1 pound Andouille Sausage can substitute with kielbasa
  • 1 pound Potatoes baby potatoes or cut larger ones into chunks
  • 4 ears Corn on the Cob fresh is best
For the Broth
  • 1/4 cup Cajun Seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 bottle Beer (optional) use lager, IPA, or pilsner
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Garlic Butter Sauce made from butter, garlic, and seasonings

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fill a large pot with about 4-5 quarts of water and bring it to a rolling boil. Stir in 1/4 cup of Cajun seasoning and beer if desired.
  2. Add baby potatoes to the boiling broth and cook for 10-15 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Incorporate corn on the cob and sausage to the pot, simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Add shrimp and snow crab clusters, cooking until shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Melt butter and garlic in a small saucepan, then toss over the seafood and vegetables in the pot.
  6. Serve the seafood boil on a newspaper-lined table or platter for a communal feast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This Cajun Seafood Boil is a flavorful and interactive dish perfect for gatherings. Consider serving it with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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