Description
Learn this easy Cajun Shrimp Boil Recipe in 7 steps—spicy, communal, and perfect for parties. Dive into authentic Louisiana flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on)
- 12 oz smoked andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb baby red or Yukon potatoes, halved
- 3 ears of corn, cut into thirds
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (plus more for tossing)
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2–3 bay leaves
- Salt, to taste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Boil the Base:
- Fill a large pot with water. Squeeze in lemon juice and toss in lemon halves, Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, garlic, bay leaves, and a generous pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil.
2. Cook the Potatoes & Corn:
- Add potatoes and cook for 10–12 minutes or until nearly tender.
- Add corn and cook for another 5–7 minutes.
3. Add Sausage & Shrimp:
- Add sliced sausage and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook just until pink, about 2–3 minutes.
4. Drain & Toss:
- Drain everything and transfer to a large serving tray or spread out over parchment on a table for a rustic presentation.
- Drizzle with melted butter, sprinkle with extra Cajun seasoning, and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: recipe
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 Servings
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
Keywords: Cajun Shrimp Boil Recipe