Easy Shrimp Boil Recipe
This shrimp boil is an easy, delicious, fun way to get a complete meal on the table!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 - 8 servings
Author: Cassy Joy Garcia
- 3 pounds red potatoes cut in half
- 4 ears of corn husk removed and cut in half
- 1 red onion quartered
- 10 cloves garlic peeled
- ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning or other Cajun seasoning of choice
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 ounces andouille sausage chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 2 pounds large shell-on shrimp
- 2 lemons halved, plus additional lemon wedges for serving
- chives finely diced, for serving
Add the potatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaves and Cajun seasoning to a large 8-10 quart stockpot.
Fill the pot halfway up with 4-5 quarts of water, then cover and place over medium-high heat. Let cook for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are soft.
Squeeze two lemons into the pot then add the lemon halves, sausage, and corn to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp turns pink and curls in on itself, then remove the pot from heat.
Remove the shrimp and vegetables from the pot and transfer them to a large serving platter or sheet pan. Serve with additional lemon wedges and a sprinkle of finely diced chives.
Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 50.6g | Protein: 41.4g | Fat: 8.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 208.5mg | Sodium: 208.6mg | Fiber: 5.3g | Sugar: 8.7g