Description
This Cajun seafood boil is a feast of bold flavors, bringing together shrimp, crab, sausage, potatoes, and corn in a rich and spicy broth. Finished with a velvety garlic butter sauce, this dish is perfect for gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Boil:
6 quarts water
4 lemons, halved
2 onions, quartered
4 bay leaves
32 oz vegetable stock
1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning
1 lb baby potatoes
12 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
2 lbs snow crab legs
1.5 lbs jumbo shrimp, deveined and peeled
4–6 ears corn, halved
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
1 cup unsalted butter
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp broth from the boil
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Dash of hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Boil Broth:
Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil. Add lemons, onions, bay leaves, vegetable stock, and Old Bay seasoning.
Let it simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
Cook the Ingredients:
Add potatoes and sausage; cook for 15 minutes.
Add crab legs and shrimp; cook for another 5 minutes.
Toss in the corn and let cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and drain, reserving 2 tbsp of broth for the sauce.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
Stir in reserved broth, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce if using.
Simmer for another 2 minutes and remove from heat.
Serve & Enjoy:
Toss the boiled seafood and vegetables with the garlic butter sauce.
Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
Adjust spice levels by adding more or less Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
Substitute Andouille sausage with kielbasa or chorizo for a different twist.
For added richness, serve with warm cornbread or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Keywords: Cajun seafood boil, garlic butter sauce, shrimp boil, crab boil, seafood feast