Cajun Shrimp Boil Recipe

Flavorful and filling, this spicy seafood boil gives an authentic taste of Louisiana cuisine.

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs. large shell-on deveined shrimp
• 1 1/2 lbs. mini potatoes, blanched and cooled
• 1 lb. smoked cured sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 cobs of corn, cut into thirds, blanched, and cooled
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
• 2 tbsp Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, for serving
• Shrimp cocktail sauce, for serving
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Toss together shrimp, potatoes, sausage, corn, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce, and garlic powder.
2. Vacuum seal in FoodSaver Bag or Container according to appliance guidelines.
3. Refrigerate for up to 1 day, or freeze (thaw before cooking).
4. In a large saucepan or stock pot, bring 8 cups water to boil. Open bag; empty into boiling water. Add lemon slices; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until shrimp are pink and cooked through, and sausages and vegetables are heated through. Drain well.
5. Serve with melted butter, shrimp cocktail sauce, and lemon wedges.

Tips:

• Substitute crawfish for shrimp if desired
• Use andouille sausage for authentic Cajun flavors

Nutrition Facts

Per 1/6 recipe

Calories 610

Total Fat 39g

Saturated Fat 17g

Cholesterol 270mg

Sodium 2170mg

Carbohydrate 33g

Dietary Fiber 4g

Total Sugars 4g

Protein 33g

Vitamin D 1.2mcg

Calcium 95mg

Iron 4.8mg

Potassium 660mg

Nutrition Claims

✔ Source of iron