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Boiling Crab shrimp with garnish

Boiling Crab Shrimp Recipe

This Boiling Crab shrimp recipe is the perfect way to enjoy fresh seafood. It's simple to make and can be tailored to your taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine International
Servings 8 people
Calories 492 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cooking pot
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 ½ tbsp. paprika
  • 1 ½ tbsp. oregano
  • 1 ½ tbsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp. hot sauce
  • 1 ½ tbsp. Cajun seasoning
  • ½ cup garlic powder
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 tbsp. white sugar
  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage
  • 2 pcs. ears of corn
  • 8 pcs. lime 1 per person

Instructions
 

  • Melt some butter in a skillet, and add the white sugar. Cook on medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Then, add the Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano.
  • Let it simmer for a few minutes.
  • Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  • Add the chopped kielbasa sausage and the shrimp, and cook until pink, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Transfer the now-cooked shrimp and sausage into the pot with the sauce in it.
  • Mix well.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with lime and ears of corn.

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Notes

  • The crab — This copycat Boiling Crab shrimp recipe could be cooked by using either fresh or frozen shrimp. While the former will be costlier, it might taste better. The latter, on the other hand, is more accessible, all the while still providing a great taste.
 
  • Save time — Using precooked shrimp will help you save some time, as you won’t have to deal with cooking the shrimp from scratch. However, it should also be mentioned that fresh shrimp will have better texture, and a slight difference in taste.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Boiling Crab Shrimp Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
492
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
222
mg
74
%
Sodium
 
959
mg
42
%
Potassium
 
861
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
48
g
16
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
18
g
20
%
Protein
 
36
g
72
%
Vitamin A
 
3986
IU
80
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
234
mg
23
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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