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Cajun Shrimp Boil

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @dayswitheli1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)Fish1 kg
  • smoked sausage (cut into thick slices)Meat400 g
  • baby potatoes (halved)Produce700 g
  • corn on the cob (husked and cut into thirds)Produce4 pieces
  • garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • butter (melted)Dairy100 g
  • Cajun seasoningSpices30 g
  • Old Bay seasoningSpices15 g
  • lemon (halved)Produce1 piece
  • waterOther4 litres
  • saltSpices20 g

per serving

Nutrition

713kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
61 g
Fat
33 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the water and season it

    • Fill a large stockpot with the water and bring to a rolling boil.
    • Stir in the salt, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay and the halved lemon.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the potatoes and sausage

    • Add the baby potatoes and cook until just tender.
    • Add the sliced smoked sausage and continue boiling.
    Step 2

  3. Add the corn and garlic

    • Add the corn pieces to the pot.
    • Stir in the minced garlic and cook until the corn is tender.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the shrimp

    • Add the shrimp to the pot.
    • Boil just until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, being careful not to overcook.
    Step 4

  5. Drain and serve

    • Drain everything in a colander.
    • Toss with the melted butter and extra Cajun seasoning, then serve hot.
    Step 5
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