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Shrimp Boil

Delicious shrimp boil with shrimp, corn, and potatoes on a wooden table
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A classic, flavorful one-pot meal featuring shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes boiled in a seasoned broth with Old Bay seasoning. Perfect for gatherings and summer feasts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 quarts hot water
  • 1 large red onion or yellow onion, sliced into 4 – 6 wedges
  • 1 garlic bulb, whole head, halved horizontally
  • 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning: A must-have for authentic flavor.
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 1/2 tsp dried
  • 1 1/2 lbs medium red potatoes, cut into fourths
  • Salt and pepper to taste: Essential for balancing flavors.
  • 4 ears of corn, husked, cut into fourths or broken into halves
  • 14 oz. Andouille sausage, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
  • 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, deveined, peeled if preferred
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, or more to tasteoverall dish.
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley: For a fresh finish.

Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot, bring water to a boil. Add Old Bay seasoning, salt, peppercorns, onion, garlic, and lemon.
  2. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add sausage and corn, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, until pink and opaque.
  5. Drain the boil and transfer to a large serving platter or spread on a table covered with newspaper.
  6. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning if desired.
  7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add beer or chicken broth to the boiling water.
  • Adjust the amount of Old Bay seasoning to taste preference.
  • Serve with cocktail sauce, hot sauce, and melted butter on the side.
  • This recipe is easily scalable for larger crowds.

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Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/shrimp-boil-recipe-delicious-summer-dish/

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