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Shrimp Boil Delight: A Flavorful Seafood Recipe Guide

A flavorful seafood recipe featuring shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds large shrimp deveined and shells removed
  • 1 pound small red potatoes halved
  • 1 pound fresh corn cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound smoked sausage sliced
  • 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 8 cups water
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add the Old Bay seasoning, garlic, and salt to the boiling water.
  2. Add the halved potatoes to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes until they are tender.
  3. Add the sliced sausage and corn pieces to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Finally, add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Remove the pot from heat and carefully drain the contents into a large colander.
  6. Squeeze the juice of the lemon halves over the shrimp boil and toss everything together.
  7. Transfer the shrimp boil to a large serving platter or spread it out on a newspaper-covered table for a fun presentation. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the boiling water.
  • You can also substitute the smoked sausage with andouille sausage for a more robust flavor.
  • Enjoy your shrimp boil with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices!

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