Name: Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 3 quarts water; 1 (12-ounce) can of beer (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 (plus more for serving); 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds; 1 lb baby potatoes (red or gold, or a mix of both); 1 – 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, deveined, shell-on or peeled; 4-6 ears sweet corn on the cob; 4-6 hard boiled eggs (optional); 1 cup (2 sticks) 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

Description

A flavorful Cajun seafood boil with spicy sausage, fresh vegetables, and a homemade garlic butter sauce that brings the taste of the South to your table.

Ingredients

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3 quarts water
1 (12-ounce) can of beer (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 (plus more for serving)
12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
1 lb baby potatoes (red or gold, or a mix of both)
1 – 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, deveined, shell-on or peeled
4–6 ears sweet corn on the cob
4–6 hard boiled eggs (optional)
1 cup (2 sticks) 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

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Instructions

In a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine water and beer. Bring to a boil, then season with Creole Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, and hot sauce. Add onion and lemon wedges, then boil for 15 minutes.
Add sausage and potatoes, stirring well. Cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
Nestle shrimp and corn into the pot, ensuring they are submerged. Boil for an additional 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink.
In a saucepan, combine butter, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, Creole Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and hot sauce over medium heat. Simmer until butter melts, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove boil contents to a lined baking sheet, pour garlic butter sauce over the seafood boil ingredients, and toss to combine. Serve directly from the sheet or on individual plates with lemon wedges.

Notes

For best results, use fresh seafood and vegetables. Adjust spice levels to personal preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 200mg