Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Crockpot Cajun Shrimp Boil


  • Author: Sofia
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A hands-off meal that delivers bold, savory flavors with minimal effort, featuring shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes in a spiced broth.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 pounds small red potatoes or baby Yukon golds (halved or quartered)
  • 1 pound Andouille sausage or smoked kielbasa (sliced into ½-inch rounds)
  • 3 ears fresh corn (husked and cut into 2-inch chunks)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (roughly chopped into large wedges)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1.5 pounds large raw shrimp (16–20 count, peeled and deveined)
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
  • 2 stalks green onions (thinly sliced for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes, sausage, onion, and corn in the slow cooker.
  2. Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, melted butter, broth, and lemon juice; stir gently.
  3. Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours until potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in raw shrimp and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until opaque and pink.
  5. Turn off heat, garnish with green onions, and serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Cajun, Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 150

Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For freezing, remove shrimp first and freeze the vegetable broth mixture for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.