My-Kitchen-Recipes.com
No Result
View All Result
More than 1,000 Recipe Videos
No Result
View All Result
Home All Recipes [A-Z] Cajun Recipes

CAJUN SEAFOOD (LOBSTER & CRAWFISH) MAC AND CHEESE

June 14, 2022
in Cajun Recipes
371 28
0
548
SHARES
2.5k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

New Orleans Cajun Seafood Recipe on the Go

I love seafood, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It’s spicy and has a kick to it, but not too much for me. If you’re looking for something with a little more heat (or want to serve it at a party), simply add more cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes!

This is a seafood recipe that I have been making for years. While my first introduction to it was as a crawfish boil, I have recently starting making it with Lobster instead of crawfish.

This dish is called a seafood boil because you are cooking the seafood in salted water and then boiling it. The salt helps to pull out the moisture from the shellfish and also adds flavor to your sauce. My favorite part about this recipe is that it doesn’t take long at all! Once your pot has come to a rolling boil, you can start dropping your ingredients into their individual pots and just let them cook for about 7 minutes for the shellfish or 9-10 minutes for lobster tails (after adding the butter).

So here’s how you make Cajun Seafood Boil:

  • 1 gallon water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in ¼ cup water (you could also use potato flakes)
  • ½ teaspoon salt per quart of water used (if using potatoes flakes instead of cornstarch)

Cajun Seasoning

Cajun seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices that adds a spicy kick to your favorite dishes. The amount of each ingredient varies from brand to brand, but in general it includes salt, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. Then you can add in other flavors like cayenne pepper or brown sugar for sweetness. If you want to make your own Cajun seasoning mix at home try this recipe:

1 cup Vegetable Oil

Vegetable oil is the best oil to use for this recipe. It has a high smoke point of around 450°F (232°C), which makes it an ideal choice if you plan on cooking at such high temperatures. Other oils may be substituted, but they will likely have lower smoke points and can burn during the frying process. For example, olive oil has a smoke point of only 325°F (163°C).

1/2 cup hot sauce (Crystal preferred)

Tabasco brand is a great substitute for Crystal if you can’t find it. If you’re using Tabasco, add 1/4 cup of water instead of the 1/2 cup of hot sauce.

12 Lemons – halved or quartered (or use a combination of lemons and limes)

Lemons are a common ingredient in Cajun food. They can be used to add a citrus flavor to the dish, or they can be used as part of an acid-based marinade. For example, if you’re making a cajun seafood boil you could use lemon juice to flavor the boil water or lemon slices as garnish on top of your boiled seafood.

6 large Onions – halved or quartered (use as many onions as you want)

Onions are a key ingredient in this recipe. Use as many onions as you like for your dish.

8 pounds Red Potatoes – cut in half or quarters if very large

Cut 8 pounds of red potatoes into bite-sized pieces and set aside. You can also use sweet potatoes or yams and cut them into bite-sized pieces as well.

3 heads Garlic – cloves peeled and smashed (use more or less to taste)

Garlic is the star of this dish, so you want it to be a prominent flavor. If you’re not a fan of garlic, use less! The smashed garlic will add texture and flavor in the final dish.

3 pounds Crawfish OR live Lobster (I prefer lobster but crawfish is great too!)

  • Crawfish OR live Lobster (I prefer lobster but crawfish is great too!)
  • 3 pounds of each

This is a delicious Cajun seafood recipe that can be made in a huge pot over an open fire or in your backyard. It’s great for any occasion and will feed quite a few people, so invite some friends over for dinner!

top image top image

Related Posts

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo!
Cajun Recipes

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo!

by Aaron Donahue
January 31, 2023
0

The Best Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. It's such a comforting dish with its spicy roux, tender chicken and sausage, and flavorful...

Read more
Creamiest Cajun Chicken Pasta!
Cajun Recipes

Creamiest Cajun Chicken Pasta!

by Robert Gomez
January 30, 2023
0

Creamiest, Easiest & Best Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe Cajun chicken pasta is a rich and creamy pasta dish made with chicken, onions,...

Read more
Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Cajun Recipes

Cajun Chicken Alfredo

by Aaron Donahue
January 26, 2023
0

An Easy to Make Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe. Cajun chicken Alfredo is an easy recipe that goes well with green beans or...

Read more
Pastalaya! Jambalaya!
Cajun Recipes

Pastalaya! Jambalaya!

by skindar khan
January 24, 2023
0

This One-Pot Pastalaya Jambalaya Is a Family Favorite. Pasta and Jambalaya is a classic dish that can be made with shrimp, sausage...

Read more
Creamy Cajun Sauce
Cajun Recipes

Creamy Cajun Sauce

by Robert Gomez
December 28, 2022
0

Louisiana Inspired Creamy Cajun Sauce Cajun sauce is probably one of the most popular flavors in America. It is right up there...

Read more
Shrimp Gumbo
Cajun Recipes

Shrimp Gumbo

by Robert Gomez
December 22, 2022
0

Smothered And Covered Shrimp Gumbo Shrimp is one of my favorite foods. I also love making gumbo, so this recipe is perfect...

Read more
Next Post
Shrimp Ceviche

Shrimp Ceviche

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Trending

Eggplant Sauté
Middle Eastern Recipes

Eggplant Sauté

2 years ago
Triple Decker Brownies
Desserts

Triple Decker Brownies

2 years ago
Brownstew Chicken Recipe 
Caribbean Recipes

Brownstew Chicken Recipe 

2 years ago
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact us

© 2023 MegansRecipes.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • All Recipes [A-Z]
    • American Recipes
    • Asian Recipe Videos
    • Cajun Recipes
    • Caribbean Recipes
    • Desserts
    • French Recipes
    • Greek Recipes
    • Indian Recipes
    • Italian Recipes
    • Keto Recipes
    • Mediterranean Recipes
    • Mexican Recipes
    • Middle Eastern Recipes
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Spanish Recipes
    • Vegan & Vegetarian
  • About
  • Register
  • Login
  • Site Map

© 2023 MegansRecipes.com

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
dictum Praesent venenatis, libero. accumsan dolor