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Cajun Seafood Boil with Shrimp, Sausage and Corn
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Cajun Seafood Boil with Shrimp, Sausage and Corn

55 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • shrimp (washed)Fish680 g
  • smoked sausage (sliced into rounds)Meat680 g
  • corn on the cob (cut into 3 pieces each)Produce2 pieces
  • small potatoes (boiled until just tender)Produce500 g
  • eggs (hard-boiled, optional)Dairy4 pieces
  • unsalted butter (4 bars, melted)Dairy452 g
  • lemons (juiced)Produce4 pieces
  • garlic (heads, peeled and finely chopped)Produce5 pieces
  • paprika (1/3 cup)Spices32 g
  • Old Bay seasoning (2 tbsp)Spices12 g
  • Cajun seasoning (2 tbsp)Spices12 g
  • lemon pepper (3 tbsp)Spices18 g
  • cayenne pepper (2 tbsp, more to taste)Spices12 g
  • brown sugar (1/4 cup)Pantry50 g

per serving

Nutrition

1,295kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
105 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Citrus juicer
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Prep the ingredients

    • Slice the sausage into rounds.
    • Peel and finely chop the garlic into tiny pieces.
    • Juice the lemons into a cup.
    • Wash the shrimp and set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Boil the sides

    • Boil the eggs until hard-boiled, then peel.
    • Boil the corn and the small potatoes until just tender, being careful not to overcook the potatoes.
    Step 2
  3. Mix the seasonings

    • Combine the paprika, Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
    • Stir until completely blended.
    Step 3
  4. Melt the butter with the garlic

    • Melt the unsalted butter in a large pot.
    • Add all the chopped garlic and stir.
    Step 4
  5. Build the sauce

    • Add all the seasonings to the butter and garlic.
    • Mix well, breaking up any dry clumps of seasoning.
    Step 5
  6. Cook the sausage

    • Once the sauce boils, add the sausage.
    • Cook until the sausage looks fully cooked through.
    Step 6
  7. Add lemon juice and brown sugar

    • Stir in the lemon juice.
    • Add the brown sugar and mix well.
    Step 7
  8. Cook the shrimp

    • Add the washed shrimp and mix to coat with all the flavors.
    • Cook just until the shrimp turn pink.
    Step 8
  9. Add the potatoes and corn

    • Stir in the boiled potatoes and corn.
    • Keep the potatoes intact so they don't fall apart.
    Step 9
  10. Serve

    • Transfer everything to a container or serving dish.
    • Add the boiled eggs last so they don't break apart.
    Step 10