Introduction
This buttery Cajun Seafood Boil is packed with juicy prawns, squid, sweet corn, potatoes, sausage, and eggs, all coated in a rich homemade Cajun butter garlic sauce. Perfect for seafood lovers, this restaurant-style seafood boil is bursting with smoky, spicy, and garlicky flavors that make every bite irresistible.
Ingredients for Cajun Butter Sauce
- 1 onion, grated
- 4–5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 5 tbsp Cajun seasoning mix (oregano, paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, chilli powder, black pepper)
- ½ cup Sprite
- ½ cup seafood broth or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp oil
- 100–150 g salted butter
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
Other Ingredients
- 2–3 sweet corn, boiled
- 4–5 potatoes, boiled
- Prawns, deveined
- Squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- Mussels or crabs (optional)
- Sausage, chopped and browned
- Boiled eggs
Prepare the Cajun Butter Sauce
- Heat oil in a large pan.
- Add the grated onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the butter and allow it to melt.
- Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning.
- Pour in the Sprite and seafood (or chicken) broth.
- Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, hot sauce, and additional Cajun seasoning if required.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Reserve a small portion of the sauce for serving later.
Cook the Seafood
- Add the prawns to the remaining sauce.
- Cover and cook for a few minutes until almost done.
- Add the squid.
- Cover again and cook until just tender.
Assemble the Seafood Boil
- Add the boiled corn, potatoes, sausage, boiled eggs, and any additional seafood such as mussels or crabs.
- Toss everything gently in the Cajun butter sauce.
- Simmer for a few more minutes so all the ingredients absorb the flavors.
Serve
- Transfer everything to a large serving platter.
- Pour the reserved Cajun butter sauce over the top.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or coriander.
- Toss well before serving.
- Serve hot with steamed rice, fresh salad, and lemon wedges.
Spice Level
🌶 Mild
Enjoy!
