Description
A Cajun Shrimp Boil is a delicious and fun Southern dish packed with bold flavors. This one-pot wonder features shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn, all cooked together in a zesty Cajun seasoning-infused broth. Perfect for family gatherings, summer parties, or simply when you’re craving a hearty, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 medium potatoes, cut into quarters
- 4 ears corn, broken in half
- 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 bay leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Water, to cover ingredients
- Butter (optional, for serving)
- Dipping sauces (garlic butter or cocktail sauce)
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, fill with enough water to cover the ingredients. Add the Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, bay leaves, and lemon halves. Bring the water to a boil.
- Cook the Potatoes and Corn: Add the potatoes and corn to the boiling water. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the Sausage: Once the potatoes are done, add the sausage to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Drain and Serve: Drain the contents of the pot and transfer to a large platter. Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves over the boil and toss everything together. Serve hot with melted butter and dipping sauces on the side.
Notes
- Customization: You can add other seafood, like crab legs or clams, to make your boil even heartier.
- Spiciness: Adjust the heat by adding more or less cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the broth.
- Dipping Sauce: Garlic butter or a spicy remoulade sauce pairs beautifully with the shrimp and sausage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 375
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g