Cajun Seafood Boil: A Flavorful Feast to Impress Guests
A flavorful Cajun seafood boil that combines shrimp, crab, sausage, and vegetables for a delicious feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb snow crab legs
- 1 lb shrimp (shell-on, deveined)
- 1 lb smoked sausage (cut into 1-inch slices)
- 1 lb baby potatoes (red or gold)
- 4 ears corn on the cob (cut into halves)
- 4 boiled eggs (optional but clutch)
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil baby potatoes and corn in salted water until fork-tender—about 10-12 minutes.
- Toss in the smoked sausage and crab legs and let it all simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and boil just until pink—about 2-3 minutes.
- In a pan, melt the butter, then stir in Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Spread everything on a large baking sheet, add boiled eggs, lemon wedges, and drizzle the seasoned butter all over. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Feel free to add other seafood like mussels or clams.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious butter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Protein: 38g