Cajun Seafood Boil
Ingredients:
- 2 packs of crawfish (from Walmart) – $11
- 1 pack of corn – $3
- 1 pack of shrimp – $6
- 6 eggs – $1.29
- 1 pack of Cajun sausage – $3
- Louisiana crab boil seasoning – $2
- Water
- Salt (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Seafood:
- Thoroughly rinse the crawfish and shrimp under cold water. Drain and set aside.
- Peel and devein the shrimp if necessary.
- Prep the Ingredients:
- Cut the corn into halves or thirds.
- Slice the Cajun sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- Hard boil the eggs. Once boiled, cool them under cold water, peel, and set aside.
- Prepare the Boil:
- Fill a large pot with water, leaving enough room for all the ingredients.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add the Louisiana crab boil seasoning to the pot according to the package instructions. Adjust the amount based on your taste preference and the intensity of spice you desire.
- Boil the Ingredients:
- Once the water is seasoned and boiling, add the Cajun sausage pieces and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the corn to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the crawfish and shrimp to the pot. Let them cook for about 3-5 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the seafood.
- Finish and Serve:
- Once all the seafood is cooked, carefully remove everything from the pot using a slotted spoon or spider strainer.
- Transfer the boiled ingredients to a large serving platter or directly onto a table lined with newspaper or parchment paper for a traditional seafood boil presentation.
- Serve the Cajun seafood boil hot, accompanied by the hard-boiled eggs on the side.
- Optionally, you can sprinkle a little extra Cajun seasoning over the boiled seafood for added flavor.
