Cajun Boiled Peanuts Recipe
Servings: 32 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds raw peanuts in their shells
- 4 quarts water plus additional for rinsing the peanuts
- ¼ cup salt
- ¼ cup Cajun seasoning or Creole seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Place the peanuts in a large stockpot, and add enough water to cover the peanuts. Use your hands to combine the peanuts and water to loosen any dirt or debris. Drain the water, and repeat the process one more time.2 pounds raw peanuts
- Add 4 quarts of water (or just enough water to cover the peanuts when they sink to the bottom of the stockpot) salt, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder to the pot. Stir to combine.4 quarts water, ¼ cup salt, ¼ cup Cajun seasoning, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Simmer for 6-8 hours until the peanuts are tender.
- Drain away excess water and serve immediately.
- Serve hot, warm, room temperature, or cold! See post for storage options, tips, and FAQs.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 ounce of peanuts. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of This Silly Girl's Kitchen.
Nutrition Facts
Cajun Boiled Peanuts Recipe
Serving Size
1 ounce
Amount per Serving
Calories
169
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Sodium
897
mg
37
%
Potassium
254
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
831
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
38
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
