Healthy Cajun Boiling Pot
Dive into bold, wholesome flavors with this Healthy Cajun Boiling Pot—a vibrant one-pot meal that's as nutritious as it is satisfying! Packed with lean turkey or chicken sausage, tender shrimp, hearty baby red potatoes, sweet corn, and zucchini, this dish is simmered in a spiced broth infused with zesty lemons, garlic, and a perfect blend of Cajun and Old Bay seasonings. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a seamless 30-minute cook time, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering. Serve it steaming hot with crusty bread or brown rice to soak up the savory broth, and garnish with fresh parsley for a finishing touch. Low in fat and high in flavor, this recipe delivers the authentic taste of a classic Cajun boil with a healthy twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby red potatoes
- 4 ears corn on the cob, cut into thirds
- 12 ounces lean turkey or chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 yellow onion, quartered
- 2 lemons, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
- 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon old bay seasoning
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Pour in the chicken broth and water. Add the Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, and the halved lemons, squeezing their juice into the pot before dropping them in.
3. Bring the liquid to a boil. Add the quartered onion and baby red potatoes. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes start to soften.
4. Add the corn on the cob pieces to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the sliced turkey or chicken sausage and zucchini rounds. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Add the shrimp and stir gently. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.
7. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more Cajun seasoning for extra heat or Old Bay for more depth.
8. Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the cooked ingredients to a serving platter or bowl.
9. Optionally, ladle some of the flavorful broth over the dish. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
10. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side and crusty bread or brown rice, if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.7 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1057 mg | 352% | |
| Sodium | 9719 mg | 423% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 318.1 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.8 g | 174% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.4 g | ||
| Protein | 227.2 g | 454% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 636 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 7644 mg | 163% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
