15-Min Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Boil
Spiced shrimp, smoked sausage, and corn cooked in one pot with Cajun butter and lemon. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the broth.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Fill a large pot with 6 cups water, add 1 tsp salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
Step 2
Add corn pieces and sausage slices. Boil 5 minutes until corn is nearly tender.
Step 3
Add shrimp and stir in cajun seasoning. Boil 2-3 minutes until shrimp are opaque and just cooked through.
Step 4
Remove from heat and stir in butter and lemon juice until butter melts and broth tastes bright.
Step 5
Divide shrimp, sausage, and corn into bowls and ladle hot broth over top.
Step 6
Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices for soaking up the broth.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (5-quart+)
- wooden spoon
- slotted spoon
- serving bowls
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