Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

A Cajun seafood boil is a vibrant, flavorful feast perfect for sharing with friends and family. This recipe combines the classic Cajun flavors with a rich, garlicky butter sauce that elevates the entire experience. Get ready to savor the incredible combination of spicy, savory, and buttery goodness in every bite.

Ingredients:

For the Boil:

• Large pot or seafood boiler
• 1 cup beer (optional)
• 1/2 cup Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 2 lemons, cut in half
• 2 pounds small red potatoes, halved
• 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into rounds
• 4 ears corn, shucked
• 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional)
• 1 pound crab legs (optional)
• 1 pound mussels, scrubbed (optional)

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Cooking Guide:

1. Prepare the Boil: Fill a large pot or seafood boiler with water and bring to a boil. Add beer (optional), Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, onion, and lemon halves.
2. Cook Vegetables and Sausage: Add potatoes and andouille sausage to the boiling water. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3. Add Corn and Seafood: Add corn to the pot. If using shrimp, crab legs, or mussels, add them during the last 3-5 minutes of cooking time.
4. Drain and Serve: Drain the seafood boil and transfer to a large serving bowl.
5. Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, and Cajun seasoning.
6. Drizzle and Enjoy: Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the seafood boil and serve immediately.

Tips:

• For a spicier boil, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
• Use a variety of seafood for a more flavorful boil.
• Serve with crusty bread for dipping in the garlic butter sauce.
• For a more intense flavor, roast the garlic cloves before mincing them for the sauce.
• Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the garlic butter sauce to your taste.

Enjoy your Cajun Seafood Boil!