Chef Ray's Seafood Trinity Recipe

Experience the explosive flavors of Cajun cuisine with Chef Ray's Seafood Trinity! This recipe, straight from a Louisiana cooking class, delivers the best Cajun seafood you'll ever taste. A symphony of succulent shrimp, tender crawfish, and juicy Andouille sausage simmered in a rich, spicy Creole sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 1697.2 kcal
Protein 155g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Chef Ray's Seafood Trinity

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 cup chopped Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
  3. Add 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper and 1/2 cup chopped onion to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of seafood stock or chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp, 1 pound of cooked crawfish tails, and the browned Andouille sausage to the pot.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  8. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve hot over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

149 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

128g

Carbs

70g