Easy Shrimp Boil Recipe
This shrimp boil is an easy, delicious, fun way to get a complete meal on the table!
Servings: 6 - 8 servings
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
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