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classic shrimp boil

Classic Shrimp Boil

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Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 6 ears corn, husked and cut into thirds
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp old bay seasoning (or more, to taste)
  • 2 lemons, halved
  • fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • melted butter (optional, for serving)

Method
 

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the Old Bay seasoning, onions, garlic, and lemon halves to the water and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  2. Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, or until they are just starting to soften.
  3. Add the sausage and corn to the pot and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
  4. Finally, add the shrimp to the pot and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery.
  5. Once everything is cooked, carefully drain the pot and transfer the shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes to a large serving dish.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with melted butter on the side for dipping, if desired.

Notes

*photo by Selena N. B. H. licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0