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Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce
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If you’re in search of a show-stopping dish that brings family and friends together, look no further than this Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce. This vibrant, flavorful meal combines fresh seafood, hearty vegetables, and a rich garlic butter sauce for an unforgettable dining experience. Imagine the tantalizing aromas wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this delightful feast, perfect for everything from casual weeknights to festive gatherings. With its customizable ingredients and easy preparation steps, this seafood boil is sure to impress guests of all ages while creating lasting memories around the table.

Ingredients

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  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 (12-ounce) can beef broth (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons Creole Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 large lemon
  • 1 lb baby potatoes
  • 1 lb pre-cooked snow crab leg clusters
  • 1 – 1½ lbs jumbo shrimp
  • 4–6 ears sweet corn on the cob
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 10 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Creole Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Hot sauce, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot, combine water and beef broth over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and add Creole Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce, sliced onions, and lemon wedges. Boil for about 15 minutes.
  2. Add sliced sausage and baby potatoes; cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Gently add snow crab clusters, shrimp, and corn. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink.
  4. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat with garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, Creole Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and hot sauce. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Remove boiled seafood and vegetables from the pot onto a lined baking sheet; pour garlic butter sauce generously over everything.
  6. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.

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