Description
This Southern Low Country Boil is a classic Cajun-inspired seafood feast packed with tender shrimp, smoky sausage, crisp corn, and hearty red potatoes all simmered in a flavorful Cajun-seasoned broth. Perfect for gatherings, this one-pot dish is served with melted butter and toasted baguette for dipping, bringing a taste of the South right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 1 lb raw, de-veined shrimp with tail on (or no tail if preferred)
Vegetables
- 1.5-2 lbs red potatoes, sliced in half
- 4 cobs of corn, sliced into thirds
Seasonings and Others
- 1 (3 oz) package Cajun seasoning (Zatarain’s brand recommended)
- 1 stick salted butter, melted
- Salt, pepper, and additional Cajun seasoning for garnish
- 1 toasted baguette, sliced (optional)
- About 6 quarts water (for boiling)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the smoked sausage into 1-inch rounds. Slice the red potatoes in half and cut the corn cobs into thirds to ensure even cooking.
- Boil Seasoned Water: In an 8-quart pot, bring about 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil and add the entire packet of Cajun seasoning, mixing well to infuse the broth with spice.
- Cook Potatoes: Add the halved red potatoes to the boiling Cajun water. Cook for 5 minutes, ensuring they begin to soften.
- Add Sausage: Add the sliced smoked sausage to the pot and continue boiling for another 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Add Corn: Incorporate the corn pieces into the pot and cook for about 7-10 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender and corn is cooked through.
- Toast Baguette: While the corn cooks, if desired, toast the baguette and slice it for serving alongside the boil.
- Add Shrimp: Add the shrimp directly into the boiling pot. Cook for 1-2 minutes until shrimp turn pink, watching carefully as shrimp cook rapidly.
- Drain and Serve: Using a handheld strainer, remove all ingredients and place them into a large baking dish or spread directly onto newspaper lined with paper towels. Serve with plenty of melted butter, salt, and additional Cajun seasoning for dipping and garnish.
Notes
- This dish is ideal for casual group gatherings where everyone can dig in family-style.
- Use fresh or thawed shrimp for best texture and flavor.
- Leftover broth makes an excellent base for soups or stews.
- Adjust seasoning levels to personal taste; Cajun seasoning can be quite spicy.
- Serve with cold beverages and plenty of napkins—this is a hands-on meal!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
