Shrimp Boil
This classic shrimp boil is a delightful, flavorful dish perfect for gatherings or a relaxing evening at home. Packed with robust flavors from spices and fresh ingredients, it's a simple, one-pot meal that everyone will love.
Equipment
- 1 large pot at least 5 gallons capacity
- 1 strainer or slotted spoon
- 1 large serving platter
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 tongs
Ingredients
- 3 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound small red potatoes, halved
- 1 pound sweet corn, cut into quarters
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lemon, halved
- 10 cloves garlic, smashed
- 6 cups water
- to taste salt
- optional fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, add 6 cups of water, Old Bay seasoning, smashed garlic, and the halved lemons. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, add the halved red potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes or until they are just tender.
- Add the sliced smoked sausage to the pot and continue to boil for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the corn pieces to the pot and boil for another 5 minutes, allowing the corn to cook through.
- Finally, add the shrimp to the pot and boil until they turn pink and are opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and use a strainer or slotted spoon to carefully remove the contents from the pot, draining excess liquid.
- Arrange the shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn on a large serving platter. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately, with additional lemon halves on the side for squeezing over the meal.
Notes
Feel free to customize the spices according to your preference; adding cayenne pepper can give it an extra kick.
For an authentic experience, serve the shrimp boil outdoors on newspaper for a casual dining atmosphere.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.