57min 4 ppl
Cajun Shrimp Boil
38 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
38 min · 6 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
440 kcalper person
Protein 36g
Carbs 42g
Fats 16g
About this dish
Prawns, corn and new potatoes simmered together in a single well-seasoned pot, then tipped out onto the table for everyone to dig in — a pescatarian Low Country boil.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Crustaceans
Diet Info
Pescatarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- New potatoeshalved600 g
- Corn on the cobhalved4
- Onionquartered2
- Lemonhalved1
Fish & Seafood
- Raw King Prawnsshell-on700 g
Dairy & Eggs
- Unsalted buttermelted, to serve50 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Cajun seasoning3 tbsp
- Bay leaves3
Utensils
- Large pot
- Colander
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Meat thermometer
Method
1
Halve the new potatoes and corn, and quarter the onion.
Approx. 8 minutes
2
Fill a large pot with water, add the Cajun seasoning, bay leaves and the halved lemon, and bring to the boil.
Approx. 6 minutes
3
Add the potatoes and onion and boil for 12 minutes until the potatoes are almost tender.
Approx. 12 minutes
4
Add the corn and boil for a further 6 minutes.
Approx. 6 minutes
5
Add the prawns and cook for 3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque throughout and a meat thermometer reads at least 63°C in the thickest prawn.
Approx. 3 minutes
6
Drain everything and tip out onto a lined table or large platter, and serve with the melted butter.
Approx. 3 minutes
