Cajun Garlic Seafood Boil
A flavorful Cajun garlic seafood boil that combines fresh seafood, aromatic spices, and complements with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for gatherings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Seafood and Meat
- 2 lbs large shrimp Peeled and deveined
- 1 lb snow crab leg clusters
- 1 lb andouille sausage Sliced
Vegetables
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes Quartered
- 3 ears sweet corn Cut into halves
- 4 pieces hard-boiled eggs Optional
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tblsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tblsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 medium onion Diced
- 2 slices lemon
- 4 cloves garlic Minced
Broth
- 10 cups water
- 1 cup beer Can substitute with chicken broth
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1 stick unsalted butter Melted
- 2 tblsp lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Fill a large stockpot with water and beer, then bring to a rolling boil.
- Add Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, diced onions, and lemon slices to create a rich base.
- Add sliced andouille sausage and quartered baby potatoes. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
Cooking Seafood
- Add shrimp and corn to the pot and simmer until the shrimp turns pink and is fully cooked.
Garlic Butter Sauce
- In another pot, melt butter over low heat, then mix in minced garlic and lemon juice.
- Drizzle this garlic butter sauce over the cooked seafood just before serving.
Serving
- Serve the seafood on a large platter or on newspaper for a family-style meal.
- Offer lemon wedges and extra garlic butter sauce for customization.
Notes
Enjoy the Cajun garlic seafood boil with sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or potato salad. Choose drinks that complement the meal, such as sweet tea, lemonade, or white wine.