Cajun Seafood Boil

Name: Cajun Seafood Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 8 quarts water; 2 packets Cajun boil seasoning packet; 1/2 cup salt; 2 lbs baby potatoes; 4 ears corn on the cob, cut into chunks, cut into chunks; 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced, sliced; 1.5 lbs large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined, peeled and deveined; 2 lbs crab legs; 2 lemons, halved, halved; 8 garlic cloves; 4 bay leaves; 1/2 lb butter, melted (for serving), melted; 4 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, chopped

A rustic, all-in-one celebration of Cajun flavors: shrimp, crab, and corn boiled together with bold spices and served in a spread for everyone to enjoy. Interactive, festive, and messy-in-the-best-way.

40 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

CajunDinnerStovetopStandardWhole30PaleoGluten-Free

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Ingredients

8 quarts water
2 packets Cajun boil seasoning packet
1/2 cup salt
2 lbs baby potatoes
4 ears corn on the cob, cut into chunks, cut into chunks
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced, sliced
1.5 lbs large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined, peeled and deveined
2 lbs crab legs
2 lemons, halved, halved
8 garlic cloves
4 bay leaves
1/2 lb butter, melted (for serving), melted
4 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, chopped

Instructions

1

Bring 8 quarts water to a rolling boil in a very large pot.
2

Add 2 packets Cajun boil seasoning packet, 1/2 cup salt, 2 halved lemons, halved, 8 garlic cloves, and 4 bay leaves. Stir well.
3

Add 2 lbs baby potatoes and 1 lb sliced andouille sausage, sliced. Return to a boil and cook for 8 minutes.
4

Add 4 ears cut into chunks corn on the cob, cut into chunks and cook for 4 minutes.
5

Add 2 lbs crab legs and 1.5 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined and cook for 4-5 minutes until large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined turn pink and crab legs is heated through.
6

Drain everything in a large colander.
7

Spread onto a table covered with newspaper or butcher paper for a rustic presentation.
8

Serve with 1/2 lb melted butter, melted (for serving) for dipping and garnish with 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, chopped.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for andouille in Cajun Seafood Boil?

The entry for Cajun Seafood Boil calls for 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced, sliced. In its place: Any smoked sausage such as kielbasa, plus a pinch each of cayenne and smoked paprika.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Cajun Seafood Boil?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Cajun Seafood Boil uses 1.5 lbs large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined, peeled and deveined.

Can I make Cajun Seafood Boil dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Cajun Seafood Boil is 1/2 lb butter, melted (for serving), melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Cajun Seafood Boil contain shellfish?

Yes: 1.5 lbs large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined, peeled and deveined and 2 lbs crab legs. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Cajun Seafood Boil keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Cajun Seafood Boil within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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