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Cajun Lobster Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Lobster Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce Bliss

This Cajun Lobster Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce brings luxurious seafood and spices together for a memorable and indulgent dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 780

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood Medley
  • 2 tails lobster
  • 1 pound crab legs
  • 1 pound shrimp
For the Sausage
  • 1 pound andouille sausage sliced
For the Veggies
  • 2 pounds baby potatoes
  • 4 ears corn on the cob cut in halves
For the Boiling Base
  • 6 quarts water or seafood broth use seafood broth for better flavor
  • 1 cup vinegar can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 lemon wedges discarded before serving
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1 cup butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 sprinkle black pepper
  • ¼ cup Creole Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce

Equipment

  • large pot
  • spider strainer
  • Aluminum foil
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, combine 6 quarts of water or seafood broth, 1 cup of beer (or more broth), ¼ cup of Creole Cajun seasoning, 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning, 2 tablespoons of hot sauce, and ¼ cup of vinegar. Bring to a rolling boil for about 15 minutes.
  2. Add in 1 pound of sliced andouille sausage and 2 pounds of baby potatoes. Reduce heat and let them boil for an additional 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  3. Gently add 1 pound of crab legs, 1 pound of shrimp, and 2-3 lobster tails along with 4 ears of corn cut in halves. Boil for 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and firm.
  4. Melt 1 cup of butter in a saucepan and stir in 6 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Use a spider strainer to remove cooked seafood and veggies, allowing excess broth to drain off.
  6. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the seafood and veggies, then gently toss everything together. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 780kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 40gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 2100mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best flavor, choose fresh seafood and ensure all ingredients are completely submerged during boiling. Serve with caution while handling hot broth.

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