Looking for an easy, delicious seafood dish for Christmas or your next home gathering? This one-pot seafood goodness is a true crowd-pleaser — simple to prepare, versatile, and packed with fresh seafood flavours.
Cajun Seafood Boil
Perfect for Christmas parties, family dinners, or anyone craving an effortless seafood feast at home.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 250 g Scallops
- 200 g Salmon skin off
- 500 g Clams
- 500 g Mussels
- 10 pcs Large prawns I prefer Banana prawns over tiger prawns for their firmer bite and superior crunch.
- 1 ear Corn Shuck and cut crosswise into 4 pcs
- 6 pcs Sausages Cut into 2cm chunks
- 2 pcs Potatoes Boiled and cut into chunks. Try to use low-starch ones e.g. red potato.
- 1/2 pc Purple Onion
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 125 g Unsalted Butter Only if there's salt in the Cajun Seasoning. If not, replace with salted butter.
- 3 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 2 pcs Bay Leaves
- 400 ml Water
- 1 pc Big Lime Cut into 6 wedges
- A few sprigs of thyme or rosemary for garnish Optional
Instructions
- Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and butter over medium heat until soft and translucent.
- Add the sausages and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the water and add the corn and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. If your Cajun seasoning is unsalted, season the broth with a little salt to taste.
- Add the clams, mussels, and potatoes. Give everything a good mix, cover, and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
- Add the salmon, prawns, and scallops. Mix gently, cover, and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a sheet pan or serve directly in a pot. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh thyme or rosemary.
- If serving on a sheet pan, ladle the sauce into separate sauce bowls.
- Enjoy with garlic bread and a side of boiled vegetables. Bon appétit!
