Description
Discover the deliciousness of a Crockpot Cajun Shrimp Boil, a dish that brings the taste of the South right to your dining table. This easy-to-make recipe combines succulent shrimp, hearty beef sausage, tender baby potatoes, and sweet corn, all infused with bold Cajun spices and zesty flavors. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this one-pot meal is not only satisfying but also minimal in cleanup—allowing you more time to enjoy good food and company. So gather your ingredients, set your crockpot, and get ready for a flavor-packed feast that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked beef sausage (sliced)
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (halved if large)
- 4 ears corn (cut into thirds)
- 1 onion (quartered)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 stick salted butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp Zatarain’s Shrimp & Crab Boil concentrate
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
Instructions
- Slice the smoked beef sausage into 1-inch pieces. Halve any large baby potatoes and cut the corn into thirds. Quarter the onion and prepare the lemon by juicing it.
- In your crockpot, combine all prepared ingredients: beef sausage, potatoes, corn, onion, lemon juice, chicken broth, melted butter, Zatarain’s concentrate, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir gently to mix.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Add shrimp to the crockpot and stir gently. Cover again and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
- Prepare Cajun garlic butter sauce by melting two sticks of butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add minced garlic and spices.
- Serve hot with chopped parsley and extra lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours and 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg