Description
A quick and flavorful seafood boil that combines crab legs, shrimp, and crawfish with spicy cajun butter, making for a messy yet enjoyable weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Seafood & Vegetables
- 1 pound crab legs (Pre-cooked for convenience.)
- 1 pound shrimp (Use pre-cooked for a quicker prep.)
- 1 pound crawfish (Can be substituted with extra shrimp or clams.)
- 2 cups potatoes, diced (Cut into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.)
- 2 cups corn, frozen or fresh (Fresh or frozen corn works fine.)
Cajun Butter
- 1/2 cup butter (Melted.)
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (about 200°C) or bring a pot of water to a steady boil.
- In a large bowl, combine crab legs, shrimp, crawfish, diced potatoes, and corn.
- Prepare the cajun butter sauce and mix it with the seafood and vegetables.
Cooking
- Place the mixture into heat resistant bags.
- Seal the bags and put them in the oven or boiling pot for about 30 minutes.
- Carefully remove the bags, let cool slightly, and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with lemon wedges and extra melted cajun butter. Toasted garlic bread or rice pairs well for absorbing juices. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Cajun, Seafood