If you are looking for an easy, fun, and delicious weeknight meal, then you’ve got to try this Cajun shrimp boil recipe! This cajun shrimp is so addicting, you’ll find yourself telling yourself multiple times that it’s time to stop eating. It is a simple dish, but it is packed with garlic-buttery flavor with just the right amount of heat! Just cover your table with some paper, slap on a bib, boil some corn, and get ready to feast!
Cajun Seafood Boil
While I have never had the pleasure of visiting Louisiana, I can say that I am a huge fan of cajun food. Crawfish and shrimp boils, hushpuppies, gumbo, jambalaya, and french silk pie oh my! When my husband and I first started dating, cajun shrimp was one of our favorite dinners to share together. We used to be able to eat 3lbs just between the two of us! Ok, more like just me. And as you can probably guess, over time, I just HAD to learn how to make it myself!
When I first researched how to make this recipe, I was surprised to find that I already had a majority of the ingredients, but everyone’s taste varies, so I adjusted it to make it my own. And when you perfect the sauce, oh boy. You can slather it on everything! Rice, noodles, and corn! You can bet my husband loves this dish. An option is to make it spicy, if you enjoy the heat. I like to add 1 thai chili, but feel free to add as many red peppers as you want to up your level of spiciness. I really hope you enjoy this dish! If you do, feel free to let me know in the comments below!
Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb 30/40 raw shrimp (head on)
- 8 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 ½ tbsp cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 thai chili (optional)
Instructions
- Heat pan on medium-low heat. Melt butter in the pan.
- Once the butter is 70% melted, add in garlic and seasonings. Combine and mix well.
- Add in shrimp and mix. Close the lid and let shrimp cook for 6-7 minutes, depending on the size of shrimp.
- Stir occasionally. Once shrimp color turns completely orange, turn off the stove and serve.
Vietnamese Cajun Shrimp Boil
This cajun shrimp is so addicting, you’ll find yourself telling yourself multiple times that it’s time to stop eating. It is a simple dish, but it is packed with garlic-buttery flavor with just the right amount of heat!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2-3
- Category: appetizer
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: vietnamese
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp (head on)
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8 cloves of garlic, minced
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4 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp garlic powder
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1 tsp ground pepper
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1 ½ tbsp cajun seasoning
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½ tsp cayenne pepper
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1 tbsp fish sauce
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1 thai chili (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat pan on medium-low heat. Melt butter in the pan.
2. Once the butter is 70% melted, add in garlic and seasonings. Combine and mix well.
3. Add in shrimp and mix. Close the lid and let shrimp cook for 6-7 minutes, depending on the size of shrimp.
4. Stir occasionally. Once shrimp color turns completely orange, turn off the stove and serve.
Notes
I used the mccormick brand for cajun seasoning and it turned out really well.
Keywords: Cajun Shrimp Boil