Description
Indulge in the rich, vibrant flavors of a Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce, perfect for gatherings and family dinners. This dish combines fresh shrimp, sweet crab, and savory andouille sausage, all simmered in a zesty broth infused with Cajun spices. The crowning glory is the luscious garlic butter sauce that elevates every bite. Not only does this recipe promise an explosion of flavor, but it also encourages a fun, hands-on dining experience where everyone can partake in the joy of eating together. Gather your loved ones around the table for a memorable meal that delights the senses and evokes the spirit of Southern hospitality.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 quarts water
- 12 ounces andouille sausage
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp
- 1 lb pre-cooked snow crab leg clusters
- 4–6 ears sweet corn
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 10 cloves of garlic
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, bring water to a boil. Add seasonings and onion; boil for 15 minutes.
- Add sausage and potatoes; cook until tender (15–20 minutes).
- Stir in corn, shrimp, and crab; boil for another 5–7 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
- For the garlic butter sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan, add garlic and spices; simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Transfer seafood to a lined baking sheet; pour garlic butter sauce over it and toss gently.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg