20-Min Cajun Garlic Butter Seafood Boil
Shrimp, corn, and andouille sausage steamed in a garlic-butter broth with Cajun spice—everything in one foil packet. Tear it open and eat straight from the pouch.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ears corn on the cob, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ½ lb andouille sausage, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 whole lemon
Instructions
- 1
Tear off a large sheet of heavy-duty foil and lay it on a clean surface.
- 2
Arrange shrimp, corn pieces, and sausage slices in the center of the foil.
- 3
Dot with butter, scatter garlic over top, and sprinkle Cajun seasoning evenly.
- 4
Squeeze half the lemon over everything, then fold foil edges together tightly to seal.
- 5
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then place the foil packet on it for 12–14 minutes until you hear a steady sizzle and smell garlic and Cajun spice wafting out.
- 6
Carefully open the foil, squeeze remaining lemon over top, and serve hot straight from the packet or transfer to a plate.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy-duty aluminum foil
- large skillet (12-inch)
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