Easy Shrimp Boil Recipe: The Ultimate Seafood Party
The first time I ever experienced the magic of a shrimp boil was during a vacation in New Orleans. The city’s rich food culture is legendary, and this simple yet flavorful meal captured my heart.
Servings: 6 6-8 Servings
Calories: 461kcal
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 3-4 Quarts of Water
- 1/4 Cup Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2-3 Whole Heads Garlic halved
- 1-2 Lemons halved
- 1-2 Pounds Small Red Potatoes or baby potatoes
- 4 Ears Fresh Corn cut into pieces
- 1 Pounds Sausage andouille or kielbasa sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Pounds Jumbo Raw Shrimp deveined (shell-on or off)
- 1 Small Onion quartered
- Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
- Optional: 1 tsp red pepper flakes for spice light beer for added flavor
Instructions
- In a large stock pot or big pot, bring 3-4 quarts of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add Old Bay seasoning, bay leaves, garlic cloves, lemon halves, and small onion. Let it boil for about 5 minutes to infuse the water with flavor.3-4 Quarts of Water, 1/4 Cup Old Bay Seasoning, 2 Bay Leaves, 2-3 Whole Heads Garlic, 1-2 Lemons, 1 Small Onion
- Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes or until just tender. Then, add the corn cobs and andouille sausage and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the corn is tender.1-2 Pounds Small Red Potatoes, 4 Ears Fresh Corn, 1 Pounds Sausage
- Finally, add the raw shrimp. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook them, as tender shrimp are the goal!2 Pounds Jumbo Raw Shrimp
- Drain the mixture and transfer it to a large bowl or spread it out on a newspaper-covered table. Serve immediately with fresh parsley, lemon wedges, melted butter, cocktail sauce, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Don’t forget the hot sauce for a spicy kick.Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish, Optional: 1 tsp red pepper flakes for spice
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Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 1385mg | Potassium: 928mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 3mg