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Cajun Shrimp Boil Recipe

Published: August 31, 2025 Prep Time: About 30 minutes Cook Time: About 25 minutes Total Time: About 55 minutes Serves: 6 Difficulty: Medium Category: Main Course Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds large shrimp
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 6 ears corn, halved
  • 2 pounds red potatoes, halved
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Fill large pot with water and bring to a boil
  2. Add Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, salt, and peppers
  3. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes
  4. Add corn and sausage, cooking for 5 minutes
  5. Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes
  6. Remove from heat and drain
  7. In small saucepan, melt butter
  8. Add hot sauce and mix well
  9. Serve with butter sauce and lemon wedges

Special Notes

This spicy Cajun shrimp boil is perfect for parties. The combination of seafood and spices creates authentic Louisiana flavor. The key is to not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender. This dish is perfect for entertaining and can be made ahead of time. For extra heat, you can add more cayenne pepper. The shrimp should be served hot for the best taste.