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Shrimp Boil

A vibrant, flavorful explosion of seafood and spices cooked together in a single pot, featuring juicy shrimp, Andouille sausage, and tender corn, all in a fragrant broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced into 1-inch rounds You can substitute with other sausages
  • 4 ears corn, shucked
  • 2 pounds small red potatoes, halved or quartered if large
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 large lemon, halved
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and prepare all your vegetables. Halve or quarter the potatoes depending on their size, ensuring even cooking. Shuck the corn and slice the sausage. Mince the garlic and chop the parsley.
Cooking
  1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, combine 8 cups of water, the lemon halves, bay leaves, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning and cayenne pepper (if using). Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Add the potatoes and sausage to the boiling water. Reduce heat to medium-high and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender but not falling apart.
  3. Add the corn to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes. Then, gently add the shrimp. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook!
  4. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately from the pot for a truly authentic experience!

Notes

Shrimp boils are great for large gatherings. You can scale up the ingredients proportionally. Adjust spices to your liking and feel free to substitute sausages and vegetables.