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Cajun Seafood Boil Recipe

Cajun Seafood Boil Recipe
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This Cajun Seafood Boil recipe is a flavorful and spicy dish that brings together a variety of seafood, sausage, and vegetables in a deliciously seasoned broth. Perfect for a festive gathering or a casual outdoor meal, this recipe is sure to impress your guests with its bold flavors and vibrant colors.

Ingredients

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Seasoning Mix:

  • 1 cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 cup smoked paprika
  • 6 tablespoons cajun seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons onion powder
  • 4 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons cayenne
  • 3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 3 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons ground mustard
  • 2 tablespoons celery seed
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander

Seafood Boil:

  • 20 quarts water (or enough to fill the pot halfway)
  • 6.5 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 12 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 3 medium onions, quartered
  • 3 whole lemons, cut into rounds
  • 1/4 cup Louisiana hot sauce
  • 6 whole bay leaves
  • 3 pounds red potatoes
  • 3 pounds whole shrimp
  • 3 pounds mussels
  • 2 pounds snow crab clusters
  • 2 pounds andouille sausage
  • 6 ears sweet corn, halved

Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • 4 sticks unsalted butter
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium lemon, juice and zest
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Seasoning Mix: Combine all the seasoning ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Boil the Seafood: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt, bay leaves, onions, hot sauce, smashed garlic, lemon slices, and most of the seasoning mix. Boil potatoes for 12 minutes, then add seafood and sausage. Boil for 10 minutes, add corn, and boil for another 5 minutes.
  3. Make the Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic, cook until fragrant. Slowly add remaining seasoning mix, lemon zest, lemon juice, and seafood boil liquid. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  4. Serve: Drain ingredients, place on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with garlic butter sauce, garnish, and enjoy!
  5. Storage: Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat in the oven or on the stovetop.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
  • Feel free to add other seafood like crawfish or lobster tails for variety.
  • Serve with extra lemon wedges and hot sauce for added flavor.

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Keywords: Cajun, Seafood Boil, Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce, Spicy, Festive, Outdoor meal

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