25-Min Cajun Shrimp Boil with Corn & Potatoes
One-pot seafood feast loaded with spicy shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage in a buttery Cajun broth. Boil everything together, finish with lime, and serve hot with melted butter for dipping.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs shrimp, large (peeled + deveined)
- 12 oz smoked sausage (sliced into 1-inch rounds)
- 1 lb baby potatoes (halved)
- 3 ears corn on the cob (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 6 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning (or 2 tsp paprika + 1 tsp cayenne + 1 tsp garlic powder + salt/pepper)
- 2 whole limes (halved)
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot over high heat, ~5 minutes.
- 2
Add potatoes and sausage to boiling water. Cook 10 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender.
- 3
Stir in corn and Cajun seasoning. Boil 3 more minutes, then add shrimp.
- 4
Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque throughout (do not overcook).
- 5
Remove from heat. Stir in butter until melted and glossy.
- 6
Divide into bowls. Serve hot with lime wedges and extra melted butter for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-quart stockpot
- slotted spoon
- tongs
- cutting board
- knife
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