The ultimate messy-good comfort meal for bold seafood lovers!
Ingredients :
1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
2 ears of corn, cut into thirds
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
2 hard-boiled eggs, halved (optional but traditional!)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to spice level)
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
How to Make It :
Boil the Veggies:
In a large pot of salted water, boil baby potatoes for 10 minutes. Add corn and boil another 5 minutes until everything is fork-tender – this gives you a Southern soul food base and a classic comfort bite.
Sauté the Sausage & Shrimp:
In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil. Cook sausage slices until browned. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until just pink. This adds a meaty seafood kick and that bold Cajun flavor win.
Make That Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce:
In a separate pan, melt butter. Add garlic, Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, paprika, lemon juice, and chicken broth. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes – it’s your golden buttery bomb and the flavor glue for this boil.
Toss It All Together:
Combine shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and eggs in a large bowl. Pour the hot butter sauce over and toss gently. You’ve just built a down-home dinner explosion and a weekend-worthy crowd-pleaser.
Serve & Garnish:
Serve hot with chopped parsley on top and crusty bread or white rice on the side. Dip, scoop, and devour every saucy bite – it’s a low country classic made easy.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 4
Calories: ~620 per serving | Protein: ~36g per serving