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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Savory Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce Delight

This Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce is a vibrant, customizable dish perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp can swap for smaller shrimp
  • 1 pound Snow Crab Clusters ensure it's pre-cooked
For the Savory Base
  • 1 pound Andouille Sausage or any smoked sausage
  • 2 pounds Potatoes Yukon Gold or red potatoes
  • 4 ears Corn on the Cob cut in half
  • 4 large Eggs boiled eggs or tofu for vegetarian
For the Flavorful Sauce
  • 1 cup Garlic Butter Sauce adjust butter for a lighter version
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning or substitute with Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 cup Beer can omit or use chicken broth instead

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, combine 4 quarts of water with 1 cup of beer and 3 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning. Bring to a vigorous boil over high heat for about 10 minutes.
  2. Once the broth is boiling, add 2 pounds of quartered potatoes and boil for 10 minutes until tender.
  3. Add 1 pound of sliced andouille sausage to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Carefully add 1 pound of peeled jumbo shrimp and 1 pound of snow crab clusters. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until shrimp is pink.
  5. Add 4 ears of corn and 4 boiled eggs. Heat everything through for about 3-5 minutes until corn is tender.
  6. Drain the broth, transfer seafood and vegetables to a serving platter, and drizzle with melted garlic butter sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust cooking times for different seafood sizes. Sample the broth before serving to ensure flavors are balanced. Cook seafood fresh for maximum flavor and tenderness.

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