Mussel and Shrimp in Cajun Seasoning

Cajun is a spice blend that originated in the states.  Presumably influenced by the French.  Anyway, it is a versatile spice blend that goes well with many food especially seafoods.  Virtually almost any seafood can be made very appetizing by cooking them with this spice blend.  As with many spice blends all over the world, some have their own variations which allows for that uniqueness of each.  This one is a version I made that I used for cooking prawns.

Cajun Spice Mix:

2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

Cajun Seafood

2 lbs Shrimp
1lb Green Mussel
2 lbs Crabs
1 lemon
1 1/2 cups / 3 sticks unsalted Butter
1 head Garlic, chopped
2 tbsp Paprika
2 tbsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1-2 tbsp Hot Sauce (depends on how spicy you want)
1 tbsp Sugar​​
sausage (optional)
corn (optional), boiled

Cooking Instruction:

Boil shrimps in water with quartered lemon. Cook until color starts to turn orange. Do not overcook. Set aside.
In a small bowl combine paprika, lemon pepper and cajun seasoning. Set aside.
Melt butter over low heat in a large pan or wok.
Add garlic and saute until translucent.
Add the seasoning mixture.
Add 1/2 cup of water or seafood stock.
Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the boiled corn, green mussels and crabs and simmer for at least 20 min.
Add hot sauce and sugar.
Stir in the shrimps.
Simmer for another 3 minutes.
Stir until the sauce and shrimps are incorporated.
Transfer to a serving plate.
Serve with steamed white rice.
Enjoy!