Lamb Chop Seafood Boil

This Lamb Chop Seafood Boil is a luxurious twist on a Southern seafood classic. Juicy lamb chops, shrimp, and sausage are tossed in smoky Cajun garlic butter sauce, baked for flavor fusion, and served piping hot.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

6-8 lamb chops, frenched 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on) 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into thick chunks 4 ears corn, halved 1.5 lb baby potatoes (red or gold) 4-6 boiled eggs, peeled 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp hot sauce (Louisiana or similar) 2 tbsp chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Boil Base: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add baby potatoes; cook for 10-12 minutes until tender. Add corn and sausage in last 5 minutes.
Boil Eggs: Boil eggs for 8-9 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel, and set aside.
Cook Lamb: Pat lamb chops dry; season with oil, Cajun spices, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
Sauté Shrimp: Add butter to skillet; sear shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
Make Sauce: Melt butter with olive oil; add garlic, seasonings, brown sugar, lemon, and hot sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes, finish with parsley.
Combine: Arrange potatoes, sausage, corn, lamb, shrimp, and eggs in foil tray. Pour sauce evenly; toss gently to coat.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes. Broil uncovered for 2-3 minutes to caramelize.
Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges; serve hot with garlic bread or rice.

Notes

Use real butter for the richest flavor. Add crab legs, lobster tails, or mussels for a deluxe version. Skip cayenne for mild heat. Store leftovers up to 3 days in airtight containers. For best reheating, bake covered at 350°F with a touch of butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 780
Fat: 48g
Saturated fat: 22g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 980mg
Protein: 55g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 4g