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Healthy Cajun Boiling Pot Recipe

Craving Cajun flavor without the guilt? This vibrant and healthy Cajun Boiling Pot recipe, inspired by a local hospital's wellness program, is bursting with fresh seafood and veggies. A lightened-up take on a classic, this recipe is low in calories and high in flavor, perfect for a weeknight meal or a healthy gathering. Get ready for a delicious and satisfying dish packed with 23g of protein and only 3g of fat per serving!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 417.4 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Healthy Cajun Boiling Pot

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How to Make Healthy Cajun Boiling Pot

  1. Bring 4 quarts (3.8 liters) of water to a boil in a 6-quart pot.
  2. Add 2 cups of corn on the cob (cut into thirds), 1.5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes), and 2 tablespoons of your favorite crab boil seasoning.
  3. Return the mixture to a boil.
  4. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add 1 lb of shrimp (peeled and deveined), 1 cup of Andouille sausage (sliced), and 1/2 cup of chopped yellow onion.
  6. Boil for another 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  7. Drain the pot thoroughly.
  8. Sprinkle generously with Cajun seasoning to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

18g

Carbs

18g

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