Dinner
Jumbo Shrimp Boil with Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce
Dive into a flavor explosion with this Jumbo Shrimp Boil with Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce, a spicy seafood feast that screams American style. This dish is a game-changer; the tender shrimp paired with a garlicky, buttery sauce is just the right amount of spicy and decadent. The way the Cajun seasoning melds with those juicy shrimp and sweet corn—it's better than any boil I've ever had on the Gulf Coast!
Dinner
Jumbo Shrimp Boil with Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce
Dive into a flavor explosion with this Jumbo Shrimp Boil with Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce, a spicy seafood feast that screams American style. This dish is a game-changer; the tender shrimp paired with a garlicky, buttery sauce is just the right amount of spicy and decadent. The way the Cajun seasoning melds with those juicy shrimp and sweet corn—it's better than any boil I've ever had on the Gulf Coast!
The Recipe
Ingredients
Boil Pot
- 6 lb jumbo shrimp
- 2 lb baby redskin potatoes
- 12 pieces of cut corn on the cob
- 7 cups chicken broth (or however much you need to fill your large pot)
- 2 lemons, quartered
- 1 onion, cut into large strips
- 10 garlic cloves
- 1 inch piece of ginger
- 4 bay leaves
- 3 tbsp old bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper
- optional: 2 tbsp creole seasoning
- salt to taste, if needed
Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce
- 5 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, very finely chopped
- 15 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp hot sauce of choice
- 2-3 tbsp brown sugar (to taste)
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- 1
Combine all the ingredients for the boil pot (except for the shrimp) in a large pot and cook on medium/high heat until the potatoes and corn are cooked through.
- 2
In a separate pan, add the butter and once hot, add in the minced garlic and onion. Sauté for a few minutes then add in the spices, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Lower the heat and let this simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Once you’re ready to serve, add the shrimp into the boil pot and cook for a few minutes. Strain the shrimp, corn, and potatoes into a serving tray. Top with the Cajun garlic butter sauce and enjoy.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Combine all the ingredients for the boil pot (except for the shrimp) in a large pot and cook on medium/high heat until the potatoes and corn are cooked through.
- 2
In a separate pan, add the butter and once hot, add in the minced garlic and onion. Sauté for a few minutes then add in the spices, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Lower the heat and let this simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Once you’re ready to serve, add the shrimp into the boil pot and cook for a few minutes. Strain the shrimp, corn, and potatoes into a serving tray. Top with the Cajun garlic butter sauce and enjoy.