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Easy Shrimp Boil Recipe: The Ultimate One-Pot Cajun Feast

A stunning, one-pot Easy Shrimp Boil Recipe featuring jumbo shrimp, charred andouille sausage, and gold corn, all drenched in a spicy, glossy garlic butter sauce. Perfect for easy entertaining and authentic Cajun flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs (680g) Jumbo Shrimp tails on, deveined
  • 12 oz (340g) Andouille Sausage sliced into rounds
  • 1 lb (450g) Red Skin Potatoes halved
  • 3 ears Corn on the Cob cut into 3-inch segments
  • 1 cup (225g) Unsalted Butter melted
  • 4 tbsp (30g) Old Bay or Cajun Seasoning divided
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 whole Lemons one for water, one for garnish
  • 1/4 cup (10g) Fresh Parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large Stockpot (12-quart) Used for the main boil
  • 1 Skillet For browning the sausage

Method
 

Prepare the Boil
  1. Fill a large pot with 4 quarts (3.8L) water. Add half the seasoning, garlic, and one lemon (halved). Bring to a boil.
  2. Add halved potatoes; boil for 10 minutes. Add corn segments; boil for 5 more minutes.
  3. While veggies cook, sear sliced sausage in a skillet until edges are charred and browned.
  4. Add shrimp and seared sausage to the pot. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 3 minutes until shrimp are pink.
  5. Drain the pot. Melt butter with remaining seasoning and minced garlic. Toss everything in the sauce, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalProtein: 32gFat: 38gFiber: 3g

Notes

Don't overcook the shrimp; they continue to cook in the warm butter.
Use high heat for the sausage to get that visual char without overcooking the inside.
Keyword Easy Shrimp Boil Recipe,one-pot meal,Seafood Boil

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