45 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
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Quick Cajun Seafood Boil
80% authentic · American (Cajun-inspired)
A simplified and quicker version of a seafood boil, focusing on bold Cajun flavors with shrimp, sausage, and corn, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- Shrimp1.5 pounds, large, peeled and deveined
- Smoked Sausage0.75 pound, sliced
- Corn on the Cob4 ears, shucked and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Cajun Seasoning1/4 cup
- Butter1/2 cup, melted
- Garlic4 cloves, minced
- Lemon1, juiced
- Water2 cups
- Salt1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper1/2 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
In a large skillet or pot, combine water, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 2
Add sausage and corn, cook for 5 minutes.
- 3
Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, until pink and opaque.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Pour over the seafood mixture and toss to coat.
- 5
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
