Shrimp Boil Recipe: Hearty and Coastal
Shrimp Boil with a hearty, coastal flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 quarts of water
- ½ cup Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 lb small red potatoes halved
- 1 lb smoked sausage cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 ears of corn cut into thirds
- 2 lbs large shrimp shell-on, deveined
- 1 large onion quartered
- 4 garlic cloves smashed
- 2 lemons halved
- 2 bay leaves
- Optional: Fresh parsley lemon wedges
- Suggested Pairings: Beer melted butter
Instructions
- Boil water with Old Bay, salt, onion, garlic, lemons, and bay leaves; simmer 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the broth with salt or Old Bay.
- Add potatoes; boil 10–12 minutes.
- Add sausage and corn; boil 5–7 minutes.
- Add shrimp; boil 2–3 minutes until pink.
- Drain; discard onion, garlic, lemons, and bay leaves.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Store in the fridge for 2 days or freeze shrimp for 2 months.
- Try a spicy or vegetarian variation.
- Pair with hot sauce.