Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Old Bay shrimp boil, perfect for gatherings! Juicy shrimp, tender potatoes, sweet corn, and smoky sausage come together in a colorful dish that’s not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of taste. Easy to prepare and full of delectable spices, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lb baby potatoes (halved)
- 4 ears corn on the cob (cut into thirds)
- 1 lb Andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 8 cups water
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and cut potatoes and corn; slice sausage; gather shrimp and seasonings.
- Boil water: In a large pot, combine water, Old Bay seasoning, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Cook potatoes: Add baby potatoes to the pot and boil for about 10 minutes until fork-tender.
- Add sausage and corn: Stir in sliced sausage and corn pieces; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp: Finally, add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-5 minutes). Avoid overcooking.
- Serve: Drain carefully, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish, and serve immediately on a large platter or festive newspaper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg