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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce
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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce—a dish designed to impress your guests and bring everyone together. Bursting with fresh shrimp, crab, and a medley of spices, it’s a perfect centerpiece for family dinners or celebrations. The rich garlic butter sauce elevates the seafood experience, making each bite unforgettable. Plus, this recipe is easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy more time with your loved ones and less time in the kitchen. With customizable ingredients and a fun serving style, this seafood boil is sure to be a hit at your next gathering!

Ingredients

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  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 (12-ounce) can of beef broth – optional but highly recommended
  • 3 tablespoons Creole Cajun seasoning – homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • Hot sauce, to taste
  • 1 medium yellow onion, roughly sliced into half-moons
  • 1 large lemon, cut into wedges – plus more for serving
  • 12 ounces chicken or turkey sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, red or gold (or a mix of both)
  • 1 lb pre-cooked snow crab leg clusters, fresh or frozen
  • 1 – 1 ½ lbs jumbo shrimp, deveined, shell-on or peeled
  • 4–6 ears sweet corn on the cob, mini ones preferred
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 10 cloves of garlic, finely minced or pressed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot, bring water and beef broth (if using) to a boil. Add Creole seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, onion, and lemon wedges; boil for 15 minutes.
  2. Add sliced sausage and baby potatoes; cook for another 15–20 minutes until tender.
  3. Gently add snow crab clusters, shrimp, and corn; boil for 5–7 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
  4. For the garlic butter sauce, melt butter in a saucepan and stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, seasonings, and hot sauce; simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  5. Serve seafood on a lined baking sheet drizzled with garlic butter sauce.

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