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shrimp boil New Orleans

Authentic Cajun Shrimp Boil from New Orleans, Y'all

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You can bring this New Orleans tradition right into your home.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4 people
Calories 834 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 quarts water
  • 2 whole lemons halved
  • 1 whole red onion cut into 4 wedges
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme tied together with kitchen twine
  • 4 tablespoons Cajun seasoning I use Slap Ya Mama, reserve half
  • 16 oz red potatoes halved
  • 7 cloves garlic smashed
  • 3 ears corn on the cob quartered
  • 16 oz andouille sausage sliced
  • 16 oz shrimp peeled
  • 1 stick butter

Instructions
 

  • After you fill a large pot with about 4 quarts of water, then squeeze the lemon juice into the water. Now throw the squeezed lemon halves into the pot with the water.
  • Add the onion wedges, the Old Bay Seasoning, 2 tablespoons of the Cajun seasoning, and garlic into the pot.
  • Use some kitchen twine to tie the thyme sprigs together. Now add that to the pot. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the temperature to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the baby potatoes. Let them boil for about 10 minutes until tender
  • Now you're going to add the corn and let that boil for about 5 minutes.
  • While that's cooking, melt one stick of butter in a pan, then add a few tablespoons of Cajun seasoning. Stir well, then add about 1/2 a cup of water/broth from the shrimp boil pan. Set aside. 
  • Next cut the andouille sausage into slices and add that to the pot. Let it boil for about 5 minutes, then add the peeled shrimp.
  • Cover the pot and cook the shrimp for no more than 5 minutes. You don't want to overcook it. They will probably be ready in just a few minutes when they turn opaque and slightly curl.
  • Drain the mixture, then pour the Cajun butter sauce over the shrimp boil. 
  • Add the butter, then put it on a large serving platter, then pour the broth over the shrimp boil.
  • Put it in a large bowl, and garnish with the lemon wedges and fresh parsley, and you're good to go. Let's eat!
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 834kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 50gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 341mgSodium: 1323mgPotassium: 1583mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4406IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Low country boil, shrimp boil, seafood boil
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