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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce for Summer Feasts

Experience a flavorful Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce that brings together shrimp, crab, and andouille sausage for a delightful summer gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 2 pounds Jumbo Shrimp Fresh or frozen
  • 1 pound Crab Clusters Pre-cooked recommended
  • 1 pound Andouille Sausage Sliced
For the Vegetables
  • 1 pound Potatoes Small red or Yukon gold
  • 2 ears Corn on the Cob Cut into pieces
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Garlic Butter Sauce Adjust garlic level based on preference
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Old Bay seasoning is a substitute
Extras
  • 4 units Eggs Optional, hard-boil separately
  • 1 can Beer Optional, for broth depth

Equipment

  • Large stockpot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Fill a large stockpot with about 4-6 quarts of water and bring it to a rolling boil. Stir in Cajun seasoning or Old Bay, and add beer if desired.
  2. Add small red or Yukon gold potatoes to boiling water. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Stir in sliced andouille sausage and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Add crab clusters and jumbo shrimp. Cook for 3-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and curled.
  5. Add corn pieces and hard-boiled eggs if using, and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  6. Drain contents using a colander, then transfer to a large serving platter. Pour melted garlic butter sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with crusty or garlic bread for dipping into the garlic butter sauce. Lay down newspaper for easy cleanup.

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