Description
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the South with this Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce. This dish is a festive celebration of tender shrimp and succulent crab, perfectly paired with hearty vegetables in a savory broth infused with Creole spices. The luscious garlic butter sauce takes it to another level, ensuring that every bite is a delight. Ideal for gatherings or cozy dinners, this seafood boil not only satisfies your taste buds but also brings people together for a messy, fun dining experience. Get ready to dig in and enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 quarts water
- 1 (12-ounce) can beef broth (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Creole Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 large lemon
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 1 lb pre-cooked snow crab leg clusters
- 1 – 1 ½ lbs jumbo shrimp
- 4–6 ears sweet corn on the cob
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 10 cloves garlic
- lemon juice
- Old Bay seasoning
- parsley
- smoked paprika
- hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, combine water and beef broth (if using). Bring to a boil and season with Cajun and Old Bay seasonings as well as hot sauce. Add sliced onion and lemon wedges; boil for 15 minutes.
- Add baby potatoes to the pot; cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Gently add snow crab clusters, shrimp, and corn. Ensure all ingredients are submerged; boil for an additional 5-7 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
- For the garlic butter sauce: In a small saucepan on medium heat, melt butter and combine with minced garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, smoked paprika, and hot sauce. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Use a spider strainer to remove seafood from the pot onto the baking sheet; discard onion/lemon bits. Pour garlic butter sauce over seafood and toss gently to coat before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun/Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 145mg