The Perfect Seafood Boil with Cajun Butter Seafood Sauce | Step-by-Step Recipe

shrimp

🥗Healthier: wild-caught shrimp

💰Cheaper: frozen shrimp

Wild-caught shrimp may have better flavor and nutritional profile, while frozen shrimp can be more budget-friendly.

Cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: store-bought seasoning

Homemade blends can be tailored for health, while store-bought options may be less expensive.

Fill a large pot with about 8 cups of water.

Add potatoes and boiled eggs to the pot.

Add Zatarain's crab boil packet to the pot.

Bring the water to a boil with the potatoes and eggs for about 10 minutes.

Add snow crab clusters and corn to the pot, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

In a separate pan, melt 2 sticks of butter and add chopped onion and parsley.

Add seasonings to the melted butter and mix well.

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