20-Min Cajun Seafood Boil Platter
Shrimp, crawfish, sausage, corn, and potatoes tossed in spiced butter and cajun seasoning, cooked in one skillet and plated hot. Pure coastal comfort—no complicated technique, just bold flavor in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ lb crawfish tail meat
- ½ lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 ears corn on the cob, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1.5 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 whole lemon (halved)
Instructions
- 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it foams, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add potatoes and corn. Sprinkle with cajun seasoning, toss to coat, and cook uncovered for 8 minutes.
- 3
Add sausage and stir occasionally until the edges begin to caramelize, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Push vegetables and sausage to the sides. Add shrimp and crawfish to the center, toss gently with the butter and seasonings.
- 5
Cook without stirring for 2 minutes until shrimp begins to pink, then toss and cook 1 minute more until opaque throughout.
- 6
Squeeze lemon juice over the platter. Transfer everything to a serving bowl or divide between plates and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- cutting board
- knife
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