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One-Pot Cajun Seafood Boil

Shrimp, clams, mussels, and potatoes boil together in a spiced broth with corn and sausage—everything hits the table hot in under 30 minutes. Sheet pan ready or one big pot; total TikTok dinner energy.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
48g
One-Pot Cajun Seafood Boil
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat, then add potatoes and sausage.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in Cajun seasoning, then add corn and cook for 5 minutes until potatoes start to soften.

  3. Step 3

    Add shrimp, clams, and mussels; stir gently to combine.

  4. Step 4

    Cook 6–8 minutes until clams and mussels open and shrimp is opaque; discard any unopened shellfish.

  5. Step 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

  6. Step 6

    Ladle into bowls with broth, sausage, and all seafood; serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (6–8 quart)
  • slotted spoon
  • tasting spoon
  • cutting board and knife

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