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Close-up handheld photo of a Shrimp Boil Recipe featuring steamed pink shrimp with tails and charred andouille sausage rounds.

Shrimp Boil Recipe: The Ultimate Cajun Seafood Feast

A spectacular Shrimp Boil Recipe featuring steamed pink shrimp, charred andouille sausage, sweet corn, and tender red potatoes, all finished with a heavy dusting of bold Cajun spice and fresh parsley.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Primary Ingredients
  • 2 lbs (900g) Large Shrimp With tails, deveined
  • 1 lb (450g) Andouille Sausage Sliced into rounds
  • 4 ears Sweet Corn Cut into chunks
  • 1.5 lbs (680g) Small Red Potatoes Left whole
  • 1/2 cup (60g) Cajun Seasoning Divided use
  • 1/2 cup (115g) Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/4 cup (15g) Fresh Parsley Finely chopped
  • 2 large Lemons Cut into yellow wedges

Equipment

  • 1 Large Stockpot (12-20 quart) With strainer insert if possible
  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet For searing the sausage

Method
 

The Boil Base
  1. Fill a large stockpot with 6 quarts of water. Add 1/4 cup of Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, and garlic. Bring to a rolling boil.
  2. In a separate skillet, sear the andouille sausage rounds until charred and dark red on both sides. Set aside.
Cooking the Components
  1. Add red potatoes to the boiling water. Cook for 10-12 minutes until they begin to soften.
  2. Add the corn and charred sausage. Boil for another 5 minutes.
  3. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn a vibrant opaque pink. Drain immediately.
Finishing
  1. Spread the mixture on a flat surface. Drizzle with melted butter and the remaining Cajun seasoning. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

Always use shell-on shrimp to prevent them from becoming tough.
If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the Cajun seasoning by half.