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20-Min Cajun Seafood Boil

One-pot dump-and-boil with shrimp, mussels, sausage, corn, potatoes, and eggs in a spiced broth. Ready in 20 minutes — no mise, no fuss, pure Cajun flavor.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
48g
20-Min Cajun Seafood Boil
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth and Old Bay to a rolling boil in a large pot over high heat, ~3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add potatoes and corn. Boil uncovered until potatoes are fork-tender, ~7 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Slide in sausage, shrimp, and mussels. Stir gently and boil until shrimp turns pink and mussels open, ~4 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Gently lower eggs into the simmering broth. Cook for 6 minutes until just-set yolks.

  5. Step 5

    Ladle everything into bowls, discarding any mussels that didn't open. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (6-8 quart)
  • slotted spoon
  • large serving spoon

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