Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1.5 pounds small red potatoes, halved or quartered
- 4 ears of corn, husked and broken into 2–3 inch pieces
- 1 pound smoked beef sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/2 cup Cajun seasoning blend (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional, for extra heat)
- 8 cups water or chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, combine water or chicken broth, onion, smashed garlic, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce (if using). Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add the red potatoes to the boiling liquid. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
- Add the corn and smoked beef sausage to the pot. Continue to boil for another 5-7 minutes, or until the corn is tender-crisp.
- Stir in the shrimp. Cook for 2-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully drain the liquid, or use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage to a large serving platter.
- Season with additional salt to taste if needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning and hot sauce to suit your spice preference.
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can add crab or crawfish to the boil along with the shrimp.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg