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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Cajun, Southern
Keyword Cajun Seafood, Comfort Food, Garlic Butter, Party Food, Seafood Boil
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 550kcal
A flavorful and satisfying seafood boil featuring a combination of shrimp, crab, and Cajun spices, finished with a buttery garlic sauce.

Ingredients
  

For the boil

  • 3 lbs small potatoes About 10 to 12 minutes cooking time
  • 4 ears corn on the cob 5 to 7 minutes after the potatoes have started cooking
  • 1 lb sausage Slice and add near the start; 5 minutes cooking time
  • 2 lbs shrimp 2 to 3 minutes cooking time, add last to avoid overcooking
  • 1 lb crab legs 4 to 6 minutes cooking time, just to warm through
  • 1 lb mussels 3 to 5 minutes; discard any that remain closed
  • 1 lb clams 3 to 5 minutes; discard any that remain closed
  • 2 tail lobster tails 5 to 7 minutes cooking time, split shells for even cooking

For the garlic butter sauce

  • 1 cup butter Melt with garlic before serving
  • 6 cloves garlic Minced for the sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Splash for the sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning For the sauce, adjust to taste

Seasoning and broth

  • 4 quarts water For the pot base
  • Cajun seasoning Generously added to water
  • 2 lemons Halved and added to broth
  • 3 bay leaves For flavoring
  • to taste salt Important for flavoring the broth

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Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large stockpot, bring water to a boil and season generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, garlic, and lemon.
  • Once boiling, add sliced sausage and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until just fork tender.
  • Next, add corn and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes.

Cooking Seafood

  • Add crab legs and cook for 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Then add mussels and clams, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes until they open.
  • Finally, add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and just firm.
  • If using lobster tails, add during this stage and cook 5 to 7 minutes.

Garlic Butter Finish

  • In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (but not browned).
  • Add lemon juice and Cajun seasoning to the melted butter.
  • Drizzle over seafood before serving or toss everything together in a large bowl.

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Note

Serve with crusty bread to catch the garlic butter sauce. A squeeze of lemon at the table enhances flavor.
Keyword Cajun Seafood, Comfort Food, Garlic Butter, Party Food, Seafood Boil