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Cajun Seafood Boil

BY :Bebs | Published: 04/13/ 2021 | Updated:05/10/ 2021 | 17 Comments

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This Seafood Boil recipe has an amazing assortment of your favorite seafood and veggies tossed in a flavorful and aromatic Cajun sauce. It's buttery and garlicky with a hint of tanginess and can be as spicy as you want it to be! It's the perfect dish to serve for family and friends.

Seafood Boil in Cajun Sauce
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  • Homemade Cajun Seasoning
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  • What to serve with Seafood Boil
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A delicious concoction of crabs, shrimp, mussels, and squid rings plus sweet corn and baby potatoes coated with a finger-lickin' good Cajun seasoning! It's the ultimate summer dish full of bold and vibrant flavors. It's easy to make too! Just prep the seafood, bring them to a boil with the veggies, saute, season, and serve.

  • Homemade Cajun Seasoning
  • Variations and Add-ons
  • Preparation and Cooking Tips
  • What to serve with Seafood Boil
  • Printable Recipe
  • Cajun Seafood Boil
  • Recipe Video
  • Other Seafood Dishes to try

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

Though homemade Cajun seasoning is available in the market, I prefer making my own version because it gives me control over the level of spiciness that I want. I used paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Just mix them all together and store them in a jar.

Variations and Add-ons

Aside from the marine delights included in this recipe, you can add or sub them with lobsters, crawfish, clams, scallops, and some firm fish meat too. If you want to make it even more substantial, slices of sausages can also be added, you can use any kind of sausage you like. For the veggies, aside from corn and potatoes, you can also add some mushrooms.

Seafood Boil with Butter Garlic Cajun Sauce

Preparation and Cooking Tips

  • Use fresh seafood if possible for the best results! Buy them the same day you plan to cook them. But if you really must, frozen seafood can also be used.
  • Make sure to follow the steps below when preparing your crab. This method ensures that they do not shed their claws while being cooked. For more tips on choosing the right crab, check out my Crabs in Coconut Milk recipe.
  • Check if your potatoes are fully cooked by piercing them with a toothpick or fork. If it slides through easily in the center, then they are good to go.
  • Do not overcook your seafood or they will turn rubbery and tough.
  • You can opt to remove the shrimp shell before cooking. I like them shell-on as it allows more sauce to cling to them.
  • Remove any mussel or clam that did not open up during cooking before serving.
Ingredients for Cajun Seafood Boil

What to serve with Seafood Boil

This dish is actually complete on its own but if you want to add more dishes on the side, here are some ideas:

  • cornbread
  • garlic bread
  • potato salad
  • French bread
  • roasted vegetable trio - beets, parsnips, and carrots
  • grilled corn on the cob
  • pan-roasted garlic mushroom and baby potatoes
  • baked sweet potato cubes
  • garlic knots
Cajun Seafood Boil Recipe

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Cajun Seafood Boil

5 from 9 votes
This Seafood Boil recipe has an amazing assortment of your favorite seafood and veggies tossed in a flavorful and aromatic Cajun sauce. It's buttery and garlicky with a hint of tanginess and can be as spicy as you want it to be! It's the perfect dish to serve on your next boodle fight with family and friends.
Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 35 minutes mins
Course :Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Servings =6
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Ingredients
 

  • 4-6 small crabs
  • 500 grams shrimp
  • 500 grams mussels/clams
  • 300 grams squid rings/calamari
  • 2 pieces lemon 1 cut into 4 wedges and 1 squeezed for the juice
  • 2-3 pieces sweet corn each cut across into 4
  • 500 grams baby potatoes washed and drained
  • 2 sticks butter margarine
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 heads garlic minced
  • ½ cup Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the crabs in a basin and cover it with wet cloth. Place it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Take them out of the freezer and turn the crab upside down. Peel the triangular cap back and pierce a knife through directly at the tip of the triangle. Remove the triangular cap completely and scrub and rinse the shell.
  • Scrub and rinse the mussels/clams and remove the beard if any.
  • Cut off the mustache and legs of shrimp if any and rinse.
  • Fill a large pot with 6 cups of water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add the baby potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the corn, crabs, mussels/clams, shrimp and 4 lemon wedges,. Add a tablespoon of salt . Cover and cook for another 3 minutes or until all shellfish turn red/orange. Remove the crabs, shrimp, and mussels/clams, and corn from the water. Check if potatoes are cooked through by poking a toothpick through the center and it should go through easily. If not cook them further then remove from water.
  • While seafood is cooking, in a large, deep pan or pot, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook just until limp and aromatic. Don’t let the garlic brown.
  • Add the cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and sugar and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the squid rings and cook for a minute then add the rest of the seafood, lemon wedges, corn and potatoes. Season with salt if needed. Cook for a minute more then turn off the heat.
  • Transfer to a large serving container or serve directly on top of rice, boodle-fight style.

Nutrition

Calories: 817kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 54gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 36gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 546mgSodium: 1334mgPotassium: 1318mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5800IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 255mgIron: 7mg
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  1. Asifa says

    September 26, 2023 at 7:55 am

    5 stars
    We tried it last time. Used your recipe for the Cajun spice as well. Turned out great. Kids loved it.

    Reply
  2. Elisa Higa says

    July 04, 2022 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    This is the best Seafood Boil recipe for me. I give it 5 stars!!!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      July 04, 2022 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you so much, Elisa.

      Reply
  3. Melissa says

    January 02, 2022 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    Made this for New year's Day lunch,was a huge hit, it was soooooo delicious !

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      January 04, 2022 at 3:08 pm

      That is great, Melissa! Happy New Year.

      Reply
  4. Kim anne says

    July 31, 2021 at 8:10 pm

    Hi i would like to ask how to store live crabs if incase i will not cook it right away. Thank you

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      September 03, 2021 at 11:20 pm

      Just place them in a large basin and place a wet towel over them to cover completely then place a hamper or anything with holes on top. They will stay still. I was able to keep them there for 3 days.

      Reply
  5. Maureen says

    July 01, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    can i use the old bay seasoning instead of the cajun sauce? how much do i substitute it for? thanks for your awesome recipes

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      July 04, 2021 at 1:18 am

      It won't taste the same but it would also taste good. I would recommend starting with 1/4 cup and adjust from there. You can also add some more paprika powder.

      Reply
  6. Rajie Brown says

    April 29, 2021 at 7:55 am

    5 stars
    Finally! Thanks for this recipe. My family loved it. I added scallops too. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      April 30, 2021 at 6:58 pm

      Oh yes! I would love to added scallops too if or when it is available 🤤

      Reply
  7. Kate says

    April 14, 2021 at 12:45 pm

    Thanks for sharing your recipe! I’ve been searching for one for awhile now, luckily I stumbled on yours. I’ll let you know how it turns out 🙂

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      April 16, 2021 at 10:26 am

      Let us know what you think, Kate.

      Reply
  8. Verminia Aurora Basilio says

    April 14, 2021 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe that I am looking forward to cooking and eat.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      April 16, 2021 at 10:27 am

      I am sure you will like it! 😊

      Reply
    • Jackie says

      July 03, 2021 at 2:44 am

      If I use frozen seafood do I need to thaw them out first

      Reply
      • Bebs says

        July 04, 2021 at 1:05 am

        Yes, I would recommend thawing them first.

        Reply

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