Description
This shrimp boil with Old Bay seasoning cooks potatoes, corn, shrimp, and sausage in a flavored broth for the best summer entertaining meal!
Ingredients
- 4 quarts water
- 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning, plus extra for serving
- 2 lemons, halved
- 1 large sweet onion, quartered
- 6 large cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 springs fresh thyme
- 2 stems fresh parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 Tbsp. whole peppercorns
- 1 cup beer
- 2 lbs. small red potatoes, quartered
- 4 ears corn, husked and cut into thirds
- 24 oz. smoked andouille sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 lbs. jumbo shrimp (21-25), shell-on and deveined
- 8 Tbsp. salted butter, melted, plus extra for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
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In a large stockpot (about 12 quarts), combine the water, Old Bay seasoning, lemon halves, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, peppercorns, and beer. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat over an outdoor cooker, or on the stovetop.
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Add the potatoes to the pot. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are just beginning to become tender.
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Add the corn and sausage to the pot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.
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Add the shrimp to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. No need to wait for the water to come to a boil before timing the shrimp as the hot liquid will cook the shrimp.
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Drain the boil, discarding the liquid. Transfer the shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage to a large serving platter or spread them out on a newspaper-lined table for a more casual presentation. Pour melted butter over the shrimp mixture and stir to evenly coat.
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Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Sprinkle additional Old Bay seasoning to taste or season with salt, to taste.
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Serve immediately with melted butter and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Seafood Variations: You can add other seafood like clams, mussels, whole crabs, or crab legs to the boil. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Spice Level: This boil is not spicy but if you like it spicier, add a few dashes of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the boil.
- Serving Style: This dish is often served directly from the pot onto a large table covered with newspaper for easy cleanup and a fun and social eating experience.
- Serving Sides: If you are serving this as a main dish, and you have hearty eaters, it will comfortably feed 6 people. If you have side dishes, it can stretch to feed up to 8 people. See the post for a list of side dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8
- Calories: 467
- Sugar: 9.9 g
- Sodium: 573.7 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Carbohydrates: 37.3 g
- Protein: 31.9 g
- Cholesterol: 233.7 mg