Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce
Dive into the vibrant flavors of a Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce, an exciting dish that’s perfect for any gathering or cozy dinner. This recipe features succulent shrimp and tender crab legs, all simmered in a fragrant broth infused with bold Cajun spices. The standout garlic butter sauce adds a rich, buttery finish that elevates this seafood feast to new heights. Whether you’re celebrating with friends or enjoying a family meal, this dish promises to impress while being easy to prepare. Gather your loved ones around the table for a fun, communal dining experience that’s as delicious as it is memorable!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
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
- 1 large lemon
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 1 lb pre-cooked snow crab leg clusters
- 1 – 1½ lbs jumbo shrimp
- 4-6 ears sweet corn on the cob
Instructions
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, bring water and beef broth to a boil. Add seasonings, onion, and lemon; boil for 15 minutes.
- Add baby potatoes; cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Gently add crab clusters, shrimp, and corn; boil for another 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink.
- For the garlic butter sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat with minced garlic, lemon juice, and seasonings; stir until combined.
- Serve hot by pouring garlic butter sauce over the seafood boil ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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