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Cajun Shrimp Boil Recipe Easy Steps for the Best Flavor at Home

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A flavorful and easy Cajun shrimp boil recipe that combines bold spices, fresh shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage for a perfect Southern feast at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound small red potatoes, washed and halved if large
  • 3 ears fresh corn on the cob, cut into thirds
  • 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (blend of smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, black pepper)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • Water enough to cover ingredients
  • Optional: hot sauce or extra cayenne for extra spice

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: wash and halve potatoes if large, cut corn into thirds, slice andouille sausage into 1/2-inch pieces, mince garlic, and slice lemon.
  2. Fill a large stockpot with about 6 quarts of water. Add Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, bay leaves, and about 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
  3. Add potatoes to boiling water and cook for 10 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. Add corn pieces and sausage slices to the pot. Boil for 8 more minutes to meld flavors and soften corn.
  5. Add shrimp and lemon slices last. Boil for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking.
  6. Drain the boil using a slotted spoon or colander and transfer to a large serving platter or bowl.
  7. Optional: garnish with fresh parsley or extra Cajun seasoning before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp; add them last and boil for only 3-4 minutes. Taste broth before adding shrimp and adjust seasoning if needed. Give ingredients enough space in the pot to cook evenly. Fresh shrimp yield the best texture. For gluten-free, verify Cajun seasoning and sausage ingredients. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 2 days; freeze potatoes and sausage separately for up to 2 months.

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