Name: Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: Serves approximately six people
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 3 quarts water; 1 (12-ounce) can beef broth (optional); 3 tablespoons Creole Cajun seasoning; 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning; Hot sauce, to taste; 1 medium yellow onion, roughly sliced into half-moons; 1 large lemon, cut into wedges; 1 lb baby potatoes, red or gold; 1 lb pre-cooked snow crab leg clusters; 1 to 1½ lbs jumbo shrimp, deveined; 4-6 ears sweet corn on the cob; 1 cup unsalted butter; 10 cloves of garlic, finely minced or pressed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon Creole Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Hot sauce, to taste

Description

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the South with this Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce. This dish is a delightful blend of juicy shrimp, tender crab, and flavorful sausage, all simmered in a rich, spicy broth. Accompanied by a luscious garlic butter sauce that elevates every savory bite, this seafood boil is perfect for family gatherings or festive get-togethers. It’s an interactive dining experience where everyone can dig in together and enjoy the feast straight from the table. With customizable ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe brings a taste of Cajun cuisine to your kitchen effortlessly.

Ingredients

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3 quarts water
1 (12-ounce) can beef broth (optional)
3 tablespoons Creole Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
Hot sauce, to taste
1 medium yellow onion, roughly sliced into half-moons
1 large lemon, cut into wedges
1 lb baby potatoes, red or gold
1 lb pre-cooked snow crab leg clusters
1 to 1½ lbs jumbo shrimp, deveined
4-6 ears sweet corn on the cob
1 cup unsalted butter
10 cloves of garlic, finely minced or pressed
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1 teaspoon Creole Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Hot sauce, to taste

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Instructions

In a large stockpot, combine water and beef broth; bring to a boil.
Add Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce, onion, and lemon; boil for 15 minutes.
Add potatoes and sausage; cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Gently add crab clusters, shrimp, and corn; boil for another 5-7 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with garlic and other sauce ingredients until combined.
Serve seafood on a lined baking sheet; pour garlic butter over the top and toss gently before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of the total recipe
Calories: 350
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 120mg