20-Min Cajun Seafood Boil with Corn & Potatoes
Lobster or large shrimp, corn, potatoes, and spicy sausage boiled together in one pot with Cajun seasoning. Drain, toss with butter and fresh lemon, and serve hot.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 52g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Fill a large pot with 6 cups water. Add Cajun seasoning and bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 2
Add potatoes and sausage. Boil for 8 minutes until potatoes are halfway tender.
Step 3
Add corn and lobster (or shrimp). Boil 4–5 minutes until lobster is opaque or shrimp turns pink.
Step 4
Drain everything in a colander. Return to the pot off heat.
Step 5
Toss with butter and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Serve hot in a large bowl or on a platter with extra lemon wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6+ quart capacity)
- colander
- cutting board
- knife
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