Buttery Cajun Onion Boil: 6 Irresistible Flavorful Onions
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Buttery Cajun Onion Boil is a flavorful dish featuring tender onions cooked in a buttery Cajun broth.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 6 large onions (preferably sweet onions)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Peel the onions and trim the ends. Leave them whole for a stunning presentation.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat until bubbly.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Carefully add the whole onions to the pot. Cover and let them simmer for about 30 minutes, or until tender.
- Once the onions are cooked, stir in the lemon juice for a touch of brightness.
- Taste the broth and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more Cajun seasoning for an extra kick.
- Carefully remove the onions from the pot and place them on a serving platter. Drizzle with the buttery broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion with broth
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg