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cabbage boil with seafood seasoning

Cabbage Boil with Seafood Seasoning

A flavorful and simple one-pot meal featuring tender boiled cabbage infused with classic zesty seafood boil spices. A fantastic, low-fuss side dish or light main.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American, Cajun Inspired
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Boil Ingredients
  • 1 Head of Green Cabbage Cut into 6 large wedges, keeping core intact
  • 4 cups Water Or enough to cover cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons Salt For boiling water
Seasoning Butter
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 teaspoons Seafood Broth Base Powder Or Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika Smoked or sweet
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to heat preference
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the seasoning butter: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Stir in the seafood broth base powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Set aside and keep warm.
  2. In a large stockpot, bring the 4 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a rolling boil over high heat.
  3. Carefully place the cabbage wedges into the boiling water, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-high to maintain a steady boil.
  4. Boil the cabbage for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but still holds its shape. The exact time will depend on the thickness of the wedges.
  5. Carefully remove the tender cabbage wedges from the hot water using tongs or a slotted spoon, allowing excess water to drain. Arrange the wedges on a serving platter.
  6. Drizzle the prepared seasoned butter generously over all surfaces of the hot cabbage wedges. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving immediately.

Notes

This recipe works wonderfully as a base. Feel free to add shrimp, sausage, or corn on the cob to the boiling water during the last 10 minutes of cooking for a full seafood boil experience.
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