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

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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.

Questions

Can I make Cajun Seafood Boil dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Cajun Seafood Boil keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cajun Seafood Boil?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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