Cajun Shrimp Boil

Name: Cajun Shrimp Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 pound, 2-3 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons dry crab boil seasoning; 1 onion, sliced; 1 lemon, sliced; 2 ounces hot sauce (Trappey's); 1 lb.raw large shrimp (16/20 count)

⏱ 30 mins 🍽 1 pound, 2-3 serving(s) 🏷 Spicy

This classic spicy dish features large shrimp boiled with authentic Cajun flavours. Onion and lemon slices are simmered in a seasoned broth with crab boil and hot sauce, infusing the prawns with a bold, zesty taste. The whole process is quick, taking only about 30 minutes from start to finish. It yields a generous portion, perfect for sharing as a main course or a substantial appetiser.

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 tablespoons dry crab boil seasoning
1 onion, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
2 ounces hot sauce (Trappey's)
1 lb.raw large shrimp (16/20 count)

Method

Place the water in a pot and bring it to a rolling boil. Stir in the crab boil seasoning, sliced onion, lemon slices and hot sauce.
Add the raw shrimp to the seasoned boiling liquid.
Allow the shrimp to cook in the boiling broth until their shells turn a vibrant pink colour.
Remove the shrimp from the pot and peel them if desired before serving.
Plate the cooked shrimp alongside Recipe #458602.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium792000 mg

Recipe details

CategorySpicy

AuthorAckman