Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Seafood Boil: Easy Recipe for Delicious Family Fun
Enjoy a flavorful Cajun shrimp and chicken seafood boil that brings the family together for delicious fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 1 pound corn on the cob, cut into pieces
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add Cajun seasoning.
- Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and corn; cook for another 10 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and garlic; cook for an additional 5 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
- Stir in lemon juice and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to add other seafood like crab or mussels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cajun, seafood boil, shrimp, chicken, family recipe