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Small Batch Florida OJ Shrimp Boil Recipe

Small Batch Florida OJ Shrimp Boil Recipe
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This Small Batch Florida Orange Juice Shrimp Boil is a flavorful and vibrant seafood dish that combines the sweetness of Florida orange juice with spicy Cajun seasonings. The seafood boil is served with a delicious orange butter sauce for dipping, making it a perfect dish for a gathering or special dinner.

Ingredients

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Seafood Boil

  • 4 cups Florida Orange Juice
  • 23 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, salt-free* (see notes)
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 24 cups (200 fl oz/6 liters) water
  • 3 cups light or lager style beer (2 bottles), can substitute with water
  • ½ cup kosher salt
  • 5 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 lemons, cut into wedges
  • 2 large sweet onions, quartered
  • 3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 bundle fresh thyme
  • ¼ cup hot sauce (to taste)
  • 2–3 bay leaves
  • 24 ounces baby potatoes (or red potatoes cut in half)
  • 1 ½ pounds Andouille or smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 ears of corn, cut into 2–3-inch pieces
  • 2 pounds extra-large or jumbo shrimp, deveined with shells removed

Orange Juice Butter Sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups Florida Orange Juice
  • 1/2–1 cup reserved liquid from seafood boil, divided and added slowly and as needed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into chunks
  • 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (to taste)
  • 1–2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend (reserved)
  • 3–5 teaspoons kosher salt (to taste, see notes*)

For Serving

  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Seafood Boil – Prepare the seasoning blend by mixing salt-free Cajun seasoning with black pepper. Reserve 1-2 tablespoons for the butter sauce.

    2. In a large stockpot, combine water, orange juice, beer, seasoning blend, kosher salt, garlic, lemon wedges, onions, celery, thyme, hot sauce, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.

    Add potatoes, corn, and sausage. Cook until tender. Add shrimp and cook until pink.

    Remove seafood from liquid and set aside. Reserve some liquid for the sauce.

  2. Orange Butter Sauce – Reduce orange juice with garlic. Whisk in seafood boil liquid. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and butter. Season with hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, and salt.

    3. Drizzle sauce over seafood boil. Garnish with parsley and thyme.

Notes

  • Salt content: Adjust salt if using Cajun seasoning with salt. The dish will be salty intentionally.

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Keywords: Florida Orange Juice, Shrimp Boil, Seafood, Cajun, Orange Butter Sauce

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