Description
A delicious and hearty Cajun seafood boil perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs of shrimp, deveined
- 2 lbs of crab legs
- 1 lb of mussels
- 4 ears of corn, cut in half
- 1 lb of small potatoes
- 4 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- Water, enough to fill the pot
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Add the Cajun seasoning and garlic to the boiling water.
- Add the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and crab legs, cooking for 3-5 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
- Stir in the mussels and cook until they open, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and drain the water.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken for a non-seafood option.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning for a milder flavor.
- Use vegetable broth instead of water for added flavor.
- Ensure all seafood is fresh for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cajun seafood boil, seafood, shrimp, crab, easy recipe