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Cajun Seafood Boil

Savor the Best Cajun Seafood Boil for Summer Gatherings

This Cajun Seafood Boil is a vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings, packed with succulent seafood and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Small Crabs Can substitute with shrimp or other shellfish
  • 1 pound Shrimp Frozen shrimp can be used; thaw before cooking
  • 1 pound Mussels/Clams Fresh or frozen, cleaned well
  • 1 pound Squid Rings/Calamari Scallops can be a substitute
For the Vegetables
  • 1 each Lemon One for juice, additional for wedges
  • 2 ears Sweet Corn Can replace with small potatoes
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes Opt for small varieties
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Butter/Margarine Margarine is a dairy-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For sautéing garlic
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Homemade seasoning recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on seafood saltiness

Equipment

  • large pot
  • separate pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by briefly freezing the small crabs for about 15 minutes, then clean the seafood.
  2. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add the baby potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the sweet corn, crabs, mussels, shrimp, and lemon wedges; cover and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Check the baby potatoes for tenderness and cook longer if needed.
  5. In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil, add butter and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  6. Stir in Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and sugar; combine seafood and veggies into the sauce.
  7. Transfer to a serving dish and serve with additional lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the seafood and spices to your taste for a personalized Cajun Seafood Boil.

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