Best Cajun Shrimp And Sausage Boil Recipes

CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE BOIL WITH GARLIC MAYO

Steps:

• Husk corn and cut into 2-3 pieces each.
• In a large 12-16 gallon pot, bring 2 gallons of water to boiling.
• Add shrimp or crab boil and Old Bay seasoning, reduce heat.
• simmer, uncovered 10 minutes.
• Add potatoes, a few at a time, allowing water to continue to simmer.
• Simmer 7-10 minutes.
• Add corn, simmer another 5 minutes.
• Cut sausage into 2-3" pieces; add sausage and shrimp.
• Simmer 3-5 minutes until shrimp are opaque (do not overcook).
• Transfer to a large platter.
• Garnish with lemon halves and parsley, if desired.
• Serve with garlic mayo.
• For mayo:.
• In medium bowl, combine egg product, lemon juice, salt, and mustard. Whisk until smooth.
• Whisk in oil 1 T at a time; whisk constantly, about 7 minutes. When you feel that your arm might fall off, the mixture should be thickened.
• Finely chop garlic. Add a pinch of salt and rub with the side of a knife until the garlic becomes a paste. Add paste to mayo.
• Add 1 T boiling water to mayo; let stand 2 minutes; stir into the mayo.
• Refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE BOIL

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 12 cups water, cloves bay leaves, cinnamon, mustard and celery and coriander seeds, black peppercorns, paprika and hot pepper flakes to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• If using smoked sausage, cut into bite size pieces.
• Add smoked or Italian sausage to pot; simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, using scissors, cut through shell along back of each shrimp; remove vein.
• Scatter over pan; cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
• Drain mixture, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• Cut italian sausage into bite size slices; arrange sausage around edge of platter.
• Mound shrimp in centre.
• Drizzle with reserved liquid.