Grate zest from 1 lemon to measure 2 teaspoons. Set grated zest aside. Cut zested lemon and remaining lemon into quarters; set aside. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low. Stir in Cajun ...

The first time I ever experienced the magic of a shrimp boil was during a vacation in New Orleans. The city’s rich food ...

But to make a proper shrimp boil, you need a very large pot and a variety of seafood; things you probably don’t want to deal with when you want a quick meal. This shrimp boil skillet gives you ...

Shrimp, king crab legs, clams, sausage, potatoes, and corn are cooked together in a pot and served with a Cajun-spiced butter sauce for a family-style meal. Elizabeth Mervosh is a recipe tester ...

Shrimp boils are beloved for their ease in the kitchen while packing a ton of flavor. For a traditional seafood boil, you’d typically add ingredients in succession until they’re all perfectly ...

But if you get a little bit deeper, down into Louisiana, it's all about the Cajun seafood boil. Also known as a shrimp boil, this tradition has been around for a long time. It potentially dates ...

For years, I poached or boiled shrimp for shrimp cocktails, which many recipes call for. It was the same routine: Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt, and add the shrimp. Cook for maybe 5 minutes.

Consider this your permission to go big this weekend. By Sam Sifton Samin Nosrat’s Cajun shrimp boil.Credit...Gentl and Hyers for The New York Times. Food stylist: Frances Boswell. Prop stylist ...