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Seafood Boil with Spicy Garlic Butter Cajun Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal regions of the Southern United States, seafood boils are a communal dish often enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations. Traditionally, a variety of seafood is boiled with spices and served on a table covered in newspaper, encouraging a festive atmosphere. The dish has evolved to include various spices and ingredients, making it a favorite for summer cookouts and parties across the country.

CajunUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 sticks unsalted butter
1 cup chicken broth (optional)
1 lb baby potatoes
4 ears corn
1 lb large shrimp (shell on)
1 lb snow crab
1 onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
juicy crab seasoning
crab and shrimp boil seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dry parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
hot sauce

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pollock

Tofu is a lean protein alternative, while pollock is a cost-effective seafood option.

crab

🥗Healthier: imitation crab

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Imitation crab is lower in cost, while canned crab offers convenience.

1

Welcome viewers and introduce the seafood boil recipe.

2

Show the ingredients: crab seasoning, crab and shrimp boil, hot sauce, minced garlic, various spices, butter, chicken broth, onion, sausage, baby potatoes, shrimp, snow crab, and corn.

3

Prepare a pot of water and cover it to bring it to a boil.

4

Once boiling, add the potatoes and corn, then season the water with juicy crab seasoning and crab and shrimp boil seasoning. Cover and boil for about 5 minutes.

5

Add the snow crab to the pot and cover, cooking for another 10 minutes to heat the crab.

6

Remove the crab and set aside, then add the shrimp to the pot and cover, cooking for 6 to 10 minutes until fully cooked.

7

In a separate pan, melt the butter and add the chopped onion, cooking until soft.

8

Add minced garlic and sausage to the butter, cooking until the sausage is browned.

9

Add all the seasonings to the butter mixture and stir well, then add another stick of butter and chicken broth, mixing until combined.

10

In a large bowl, combine the crab, corn, potatoes, and shrimp, then pour the butter sauce over the seafood and mix well.

11

Serve with lemon wedges and additional hot sauce if desired.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potlarge bowlpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

shellfishfishmilk

Also Known As

Cajun Seafood BoilLow Country Boil

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