Shrimp Boil
This Shrimp Boil recipe is a classic seafood feast packed with juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, sweet corn, and tender potatoes cooked in a flavorful seasoned broth. Perfect for family dinners, cookouts, and summer gatherings, this easy one-pot shrimp boil is loaded with bold Cajun and Old Bay flavors for a fun and comforting meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
- 4 ears corn on the cob, cut into pieces
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 cups chicken broth or water
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Extra lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with chicken broth or water and bring to a boil.
- Add sliced lemons, onion, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Add the baby potatoes and cook for 10–12 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the corn pieces and sliced sausage to the pot and continue cooking for 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Carefully drain the ingredients and transfer them to a large serving tray or a table lined with parchment paper.
- Mix melted butter with extra Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Drizzle the seasoned butter over the shrimp boil.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
Use andouille sausage for a spicier flavor.Crab legs, clams, lobster tails, or mussels can be added for extra seafood variety.Mushrooms and bell peppers make great vegetable additions.For a smoky finish, grill the ingredients briefly after boiling.Serve with garlic bread, coleslaw, or rice for a complete meal.
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