Description
A flavorful and hearty shrimp boil recipe that combines shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage for a delicious feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds large shrimp, shell-on
- 4 ears corn, halved
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, about halfway full, and place it on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Once the water starts to warm up, add the Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to dissolve the seasonings evenly into the water.
- Cut the ears of corn in half and set them aside.
- Rinse the baby potatoes thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt.
- Add the baby potatoes to the pot when the water reaches a rolling boil.
- Let the potatoes cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are just starting to soften.
- While the potatoes cook, cut the smoked sausage into 1-inch pieces and set it aside.
- Smash the garlic cloves with the side of a knife to release their flavors, then set them aside.
- Once the potatoes are nearly done, add the corn halves to the pot.
- Continue to cook the potatoes and corn for about 5 minutes, allowing the corn to become tender.
- Now, add the smoked sausage pieces to the pot and cook everything together for another 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After the sausage has been cooking for a few minutes, add the shrimp to the pot.
- Cook the shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- While the shrimp and other ingredients are cooking, melt the butter in a separate pan over low heat.
- Once the butter has melted, stir in the chopped parsley and set the butter mixture aside.
- Once the shrimp is fully cooked, turn off the heat and use tongs to carefully remove all the ingredients from the pot and place them on a large serving tray or platter.
- Pour the melted butter and parsley mixture over the shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage.
- Cut the lemon into quarters and squeeze the juice over the entire dish, then place the lemon wedges on the tray for garnish.
- Serve immediately while everything is hot, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to not overcook the shrimp; they should be pink and opaque within 3-5 minutes.
- For extra flavor, add a few sprigs of thyme or bay leaves to the pot when cooking the potatoes and corn.
- If you prefer spicier heat, include a couple of sliced jalapenos or red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning quantities to suit your taste, especially if you like it more or less salty.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg