Cajun Seafood Boil

Shrimp, snow crab legs, corn, red potatoes and smoked sausage boiled in a spicy Cajun-seasoned broth and tossed with garlic butter. Serves 6.

Naturally gluten-freeHigh-proteinNo added sugar

Contains: milk, shellfish. Based on the ingredients as written; check package labels, which can change.

  • Prep 20 min
  • Cook 35 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Yield 6 servings
  • Level Intermediate

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Seafood boil of shrimp, crab legs, corn, potatoes and sausage on paper with lemons and butter

A seafood boil is a party in a pot. Potatoes, corn, sausage, crab legs and shrimp go into a big pot of spicy seasoned water in stages so everything finishes together.

Pour it out onto a paper-lined table and finish it with a buttery garlic sauce.

Instructions

  1. Season the water. Bring the water, seasoning, lemons and garlic to a boil in a very large pot.
  2. Potatoes. Add the potatoes and boil 12 minutes.
  3. Sausage and corn. Add the sausage and corn and boil 8 minutes.
  4. Seafood. Add the crab legs and boil 4 minutes, then the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes, until pink. Drain.
  5. Garlic butter. Melt the butter with the garlic, seasoning and lemon juice. Pour over the drained boil, toss and serve on a paper-lined table.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

890Calories
51 gCarbohydrates
8 gFiber
42 gNet carbs
57 gProtein
54 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 6 servings, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included, and marinades are counted at about a third because most is discarded. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

High-proteinGluten-freeNo added sugar

Tips

  • Taste the water; it should be very well seasoned.
  • Shell-on shrimp stay juicier and pick up more flavor.

Storage and leftovers

Eat it the day it is made. Refrigerate leftover shrimp and crab, out of the shells, up to 2 days; leftover potatoes, corn and sausage keep 4 days.

Questions about this recipe

What is the difference between a seafood boil and a clambake?
A boil cooks everything in seasoned water; a clambake steams it over a little liquid.
Can I use frozen crab legs?
Yes; most are already cooked and just need heating.

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