This crockpot dinner is a winner
This crockpot Cajun shrimp boil brings restaurant-quality seafood to your kitchen with minimal fuss. Cooked slowly in a flavourful broth infused with classic Cajun spices, the shrimp stays tender and succulent whilst vegetables absorb all the delicious seasoning. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special, this one-pot meal delivers authentic Louisiana flavour without the stress. Simply add ingredients to your slow cooker and let it do the work
Watch: This crockpot dinner is a winner
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Ingredients
Main
- 900 g large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Add in the final 30 minutes of cooking to prevent overcooking.
- 600 ml chicken stock
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced, diced
- 2 sticks celery, diced, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced, diced
- 450 g baby potatoes, halved, halved
- 250 g sweetcorn kernels
Seasoning
- 30 ml Cajun seasoning blend
Or make your own with paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, and oregano
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced, minced
- 5 ml sea salt
Adjust to taste
- 3 ml black pepper
Finishing
- 15 g fresh parsley, chopped, chopped(optional)
Sprinkle over dish just before serving for fresh flavour.
- 1 whole lemon, cut into wedges, cut into wedges(optional)
Serve on the side for squeezing over.
Method
- 1
Add the diced onion, celery, bell pepper, minced garlic, and Cajun seasoning to your slow cooker. Stir well to combine and coat the vegetables in the spices.
~5 mins - 2
Add the chicken stock and halved baby potatoes. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours until the potatoes are almost tender.
Tip: Do not add shrimp yet.
- 3
Add the sweetcorn kernels and stir gently. Continue cooking for 10 minutes uncovered.
~10 mins - 4
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp, stirring gently to distribute them throughout. Cover and cook on High for 20–30 minutes until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through—do not overcook.
~25 minsTip: Overcooking will make the shrimp tough and rubbery.
- 5
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, with lemon wedges on the side.
~5 mins
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use frozen shrimp, but ensure they are thawed and well-drained before adding them in the final 30 minutes of cooking. Frozen shrimp release additional moisture, which may dilute the flavour
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