Cajun Shrimp Corn Potatoes (Printable)
A flavorful Southern boil with shrimp, corn, potatoes, and smoky sausage, seasoned with vibrant Cajun spices.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1.5 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Vegetables
02 - 1.5 lbs baby red potatoes, halved if large
03 - 4 ears corn, cut into thirds
04 - 1 large yellow onion, quartered
05 - 1 lemon, sliced
→ Meats
06 - 14 oz smoked Andouille sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
08 - 4 cloves garlic, smashed
09 - 2 bay leaves
10 - 1 tsp paprika
11 - 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
12 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
13 - ½ tsp cayenne pepper
→ Liquids
14 - 8 cups water
15 - 1 bottle (12 oz) light beer
→ For Serving
16 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
17 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Combine water, beer, smashed garlic, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon slices in a large stockpot. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
02 - Add halved potatoes and quartered onions to the boiling liquid. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes begin to soften.
03 - Add corn pieces and sliced Andouille sausage to the pot. Continue simmering for 8 to 10 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender and sausage is heated through.
04 - Add shrimp to the pot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, just until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking to maintain texture.
05 - Pour contents into a large colander to drain thoroughly. Remove and discard bay leaves and lemon slices.
06 - Spread the shrimp, vegetables, and sausage onto a large serving platter or newspaper-lined table for communal-style presentation.
07 - Drizzle melted butter evenly over the boil and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The entire meal cooks in one pot, leaving practically zero cleanup afterward
- Everyone gets to customize their plate with exactly what they love most
- The Cajun-spiced broth infuses every single ingredient with incredible flavor
02 -
- The cooking liquid becomes incredibly flavorful and can be saved for soup or gumbo later
- Shrimp cooks incredibly fast, so do not walk away during those final 3 minutes
- Letting everything sit in the drained pot for a couple minutes keeps everything hot while you set up the serving area
03 -
- Buy an extra pound of shrimp because people always eat more than expected
- Set up your serving area before you start cooking so you are not scrambling with a hot pot