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Shrimp Boil

An easy shrimp boil recipe with shrimp, sweet corn, spicy andouille, and red potatoes. It's great for a crowd and a classic for a reason!
5 from 10 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 491 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 4 quarts water
  • 1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 yellow onion quartered
  • 8 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 lemons halved
  • 2 - 3 bay leaves
  • 6 medium red potatoes quartered
  • 3 - 4 ears of corn cut in half
  • 1 pound large shrimp deveined
  • 12 ounces andouille sausage sliced

Instructions
 

  • Combine water, Old Bay Seasoning, onion, garlic, lemon and bay leaves together in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add in potatoes and cook for 8 - 10 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Add in corn, cook an additional 3 minutes.
  • Add in shrimp and sausage. Cook just until the shrimp is opaque and the sausage is warmed through, about 3 minutes.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp, sausage and veggies to a platter. Serve with butter and cocktail sauce for dipping.

Notes

You can also add crab legs or steamer clams to this! Add them about the same time that you add the shrimp. 
If you use the small baby red potatoes you could leave them whole or cut them in half. 
Nutrition information for estimation purposes only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 57.2gProtein: 32.2gFat: 16.8gSaturated Fat: 5.7gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 3384mgFiber: 6.9gSugar: 6.4g
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