Cajun Shrimp Boil
A vibrant Cajun shrimp boil filled with sweet shrimp, tender potatoes, and juicy corn, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of shrimp, deveined
- 1 pound of baby potatoes
- 1 pound of corn on the cob, cut into halves
- 1/4 cup of Cajun seasoning
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Water
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot and add the Cajun seasoning.
- Add the baby potatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Introduce the corn halves and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fold in the shrimp and garlic, cooking until shrimp turn pink (3-5 minutes).
- Squeeze the lemon juice into the pot.
- Drain and serve hot, optionally with extra lemon wedges.
Notes
Don’t overcook the shrimp to keep them juicy. Feel free to add fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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