Shrimp Boil

Alyssa Rivers

A southern classic, this shrimp boil recipe includes corn, potatoes, sausage, and shrimp boiled together in one pot and packed full of delicious flavor! It's a tried and true favorite that you don't want to miss!

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Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Course Dinner, main dish

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 527 kcal

Equipment

Large stock pot

Ingredients

6 quarts water
1 whole lemon, cut into wedges
8 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed (leave whole)
1 large yellow onion, quartered
1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
1 pound medium red potatoes, quartered (leave the skin on)
3 teaspoon salt
4 ears fresh corn, husked, cut into 3 inch pieces
14 ounces Andouille sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave the tail on for a pretty look)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 Tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 whole lemon, sliced for serving

Instructions

Fill a large stockpot with 6 quarts of water. Add the squeezed lemon wedges, garlic cloves, quartered onion, and Old Bay Seasoning to the water. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the potatoes and salt, and allow to cook for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are starting to be tender.
Add the corn and sausage pieces. Cook covered for 5 minutes.
Add the shrimp to the pot. Cover and cook until the shrimp start to turn opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon to drain the water, transfer the shrimp, sausage, and vegetables to a large bowl. Save some of the cooking broth for the next step. Remove the boiled lemons and garlic cloves, and use fresh lemon for serving.
Place 1/4 cup butter in a small bowl. Pour in 1 cup of the seasoned cooking broth in the bowl. Stir until the butter is melted.
Pour the butter liquid over the bowl of shrimp, sausage, and vegetables. Gently toss to coat.
Transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a platter, or traditionally on a dining table lined with plastic tablecloths or newspaper. Serve with fresh lemon wedges, chopped parsley, and hot sauce, if desired.

Notes

You can find ears of corn already cut in the freezer section.

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