It’s football season at the beach, and you know what that means – it’s the perfect time to have a shrimp boil. Instead of dropping a bunch of cash on an order-head, price-per-head seafood order, use this shrimp boil recipe to wow your guests with a table full of shrimp goodness.
Tips to Remember
- To achieve the best flavor, you’ll want to use the largest shrimp on the market. Shop in the range of 16-20 count jumbo shrimps.
- If you want that fresh flavor you can achieve from ordering at a restaurant, it is best to use fresh corn on the cob. Although, the color is totally up to you, whether you prefer yellow, white, or bi-color corn.
- Don’t forget the sausage! If you can stand a kick, grab some andouille sausage, but if you prefer a more mild flavor, kielbasa will be the perfect compliment to your shrimp boil.
- It doesn’t matter if your shrimps have the shells on while you boil them. Most remove the shells simply because it makes the shrimps easier to eat. After all, this shrimp boil recipe is out of this world, so the quicker you can chow down, the better.
Here’s What You Will Need
- smashed garlic cloves (6)
- lemons (3)
- butter (3 tablespoons)
- chopped parsley (2 tablespoons)
- Old Bay seasoning (1/2 plus some for garnish)
- smashed garlic cloves (6)
- small red potatoes (1 pound)
- corn on the cob (4 ears cut into 3-4 inch pieces)
- peeled and deveined shrimp (2 pounds) – don’t forget to leave the tails on!
- smoked sausage of your choice (1 pound, cut into pieces)
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Step by Step Instructions
- Grab 2 lemons and cut them into quarters. Cut the extra lemon into wedges. The wedges will be used later on in the recipe.
- Grab a large pot, and fill it with 12-14 cups of water. Add the Old Bay seasoning, onion, garlic, and 2 quartered lemons to the water. Now, bring it to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the potatoes. Allow 10-12 minutes to cook.
- Next, add the corn and sausage and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Now it’s time to cook the best part: the shrimp. Add the shrimp to the pot and let cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink.
- Drain the shrimp but reserve some broth.
- Next, melt the butter and whisk it into the broth. Then, pour it over the mixture.
- Lastly, garnish with lemon wedges and parsley. Add some additional Old Bay seasoning.
- Enjoy your delicious seafood dinner!
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