25-Minute Cajun Shrimp & Corn Boil
Shrimp, corn, potatoes, and spicy sausage boiled together in one pot with bold Cajun seasoning. Serve with lime and melted butter for dipping—a weeknight version of the classic Low Country boil.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz baby potatoes or fingerling potatoes
- 8 oz smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch rounds
- 2 ears corn on the cob, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning or Cajun seasoning blend
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 2 whole limes, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with 8 cups water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add potatoes and Cajun seasoning. Boil for 8 minutes until potatoes just begin to soften.
- 3
Add sausage and corn. Boil for 5 minutes until corn is tender and potatoes are fork-soft.
- 4
Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes without stirring. Shrimp should turn opaque pink; don't overcook.
- 5
Drain everything in a colander. Transfer to a serving platter.
- 6
Top with remaining 2 tbsp butter melted over hot seafood. Serve lime wedges alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart or bigger)
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- colander
- serving platter
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