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Cajun Shrimp Boil


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and hearty Cajun shrimp boil recipe.


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz Cajun sausage (slice into coins or use mini bites)
  • 12 oz raw shrimp
  • 4 ears corn (cut in half)
  • 12 red baby potatoes
  • 1 red onion (sliced)
  • 1 bulb garlic (halved)
  • 2 lemons (halved)
  • 3 oz Zatarain’s Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil seasoning
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup butter (one stick) (melted)
  • Old Bay seasoning (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Add water and Zatarain’s Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil seasoning to a large stockpot. Bring to boil on high heat. Stir in potatoes, onions and garlic. Cover and boil 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft all the way through.
  2. Add sausage, lemons, corn and raw shrimp to the pot. Cover and boil an additional 3-5 minutes or just until shrimp is pink in color all the way through.
  3. Strain to remove water then serve immediately. To serve, dump everything once strained onto a table lined with newspaper.
  4. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning. Reserve some melted butter as a dip for shrimp (and other seafood if available). Offer additional Old Bay for dipping as well.

Notes

  • Make sure to not overcook the shrimp.
  • Serving on newspaper is traditional and adds to the experience!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 large serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg