Recipe #19: Cajun Shrimp Boil

INGREDIENTS

For the boil: 

• 4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 bag baby potatoes (if they are not too small then cut into halves)
• 2 corn (cut into 2-inch pieces)
• 4 sausages, cut into pieces (aidells or any other brand)
• 1 lb shrimp, deveined and cleaned

For the butter 

• 6 tbsp butter, melted (adjust salt if salted)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (McCormick)
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnishing

Cajun seasoning (in case you cannot get the above mentioned seasoning- make this batch and save the rest for later) 

3 tbsp paprika (smoked paprika works too)

2 tbsp salt

2 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp ground black pepper

1 tbsp ground white pepper

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tbsp dried oregano

1 tbsp cayenne

1/2 tbsp dried thyme (optional) 

METHOD

- Bring a big pot of water to boil. Add old Bay seasoning to the water. 

- Add baby potatoes and allow to boil for 5 mins. Then add corn and boil for another 5 mins. 

- Add sausages and shrimp and allow to cook for 10 mins. drain water. 

- Mix well with Cajun butter and serve.