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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce
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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce is a delightful dish that transforms any gathering into a memorable feast. Imagine the aroma of spices mingling in the air as you gather around the table with family and friends, enjoying tender shrimp, sweet crab, and flavorful sausage in a savory broth. This dish is all about sharing good times and great flavors! The creamy garlic butter sauce takes it over the top, making every bite irresistible. Easy to prepare and perfect for both busy weeknights and festive occasions, this seafood boil invites everyone to dig in and savor the experience together.

Ingredients

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  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 (12-ounce) can of beef broth (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons Creole Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 large lemon, cut into wedges
  • 1 lb baby potatoes (red or gold)
  • 1 lb pre-cooked snow crab leg clusters
  • 1 – 1½ lbs jumbo shrimp, deveined
  • 4–6 ears of sweet corn on the cob
  • 10 cloves of garlic, finely minced or pressed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Hot sauce, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot, combine water and beef broth; bring to a boil.
  2. Add Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, onion slices, and lemon wedges. Boil for about 15 minutes.
  3. Add sliced sausage and baby potatoes; cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Gently add snow crab clusters, shrimp, and corn; continue boiling for another 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink.
  5. For the garlic butter sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat with minced garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, and hot sauce; stir until combined.
  6. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Carefully transfer boiled ingredients onto the sheet and drizzle with garlic butter sauce before serving.

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