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20-Min Cajun Crab Boil with Sausage & Corn

Dump everything into one pot for a spicy, smoky seafood feast. Crab, shrimp, sausage, and corn cook together in a bold Cajun broth, finished with crusty bread for soaking up every drop.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
410
Protein
52g
20-Min Cajun Crab Boil with Sausage & Corn
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Fill a large pot with 3 quarts water. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add cajun seasoning and stir until dissolved, then add sausage and corn.

  3. Step 3

    Boil hard for 5 minutes until sausage is heated through and corn is bright.

  4. Step 4

    Add shrimp and crab. Stir gently and cook 3–4 minutes until shrimp are opaque.

  5. Step 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning. Pour everything into a large shallow bowl.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot with crusty bread on the side for soaking up the broth.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (8-quart minimum)
  • slotted spoon
  • shallow serving bowl or colander

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