A bold and flavorful Southern-style spicy seafood boil featuring shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and boiled eggs tossed in a zesty homemade sauce. Perfect for a hearty and satisfying Creole-style feast.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 ears corn, cut into thirds
- 1/2 lb baby red potatoes
- 4 boiled eggs, peeled
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (like Louisiana or Crystal)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup seafood boil sauce (or melted seasoned butter)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Instructions
- In a large pot, boil potatoes and corn in salted water until fork tender (about 15 minutes). Add boiled eggs near the end.
- Sauté sausage slices in a large pan until browned. Add shrimp and season with Old Bay and Cajun spices. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- In a small pan, melt butter with hot sauce, garlic powder, brown sugar, and juice of half a lemon. Stir until blended and simmer for 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix potatoes, corn, eggs, shrimp, and sausage. Drizzle with the spicy seafood sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot with crusty bread or rice.
Notes
- You can add crab legs or mussels for a more diverse seafood mix.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your spice preference.
- This dish is great for gatherings and can be scaled up easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boil and Sauté
- Cuisine: Southern, Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1350mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
