Easy Shrimp Boil

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4.7

18 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    509 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Shrimp Boil

Easy Shrimp Boil is a classic recipe made just ONE POT with andouille sausage, corn, potatoes, and shrimp boiled in a seasoned broth, ready in under 45 minutes! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lemon cut in half
  • 1 yellow onion cut into 8 wedges, large
  • 3 bay leaf
  • 8 cloves garlic , crushed
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 4 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
  • 2 teaspoons dill seeds
  • 2 teaspoons allspice whole
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound potato cut into quarters, red
  • 4 corn cut into three inch sections, ears
  • 1 1/4 pounds Shrimp unpeeled, large
  • 1 pound andouille sausage sliced, cooked
  • 4 cups ice cubes
  • 3 lemon cut in half for serving, plural
  • parsley optional, for garnish
  • hot sauce , optional

Instructions

  1. Combine first 12 ingredients (through cayenne pepper) and 8 cups water in a large pot (preferably with a strainer insert).
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the potatoes, and corn and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove them, along with the onions to a pan and add in the shrimp and sausage until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  6. Turn off heat, add 4 cups ice cubes, and let the pot sit for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove shrimp and sausage and combine with the corn and potatoes and onions on a baking sheet.
  8. Serve with hot sauce on the side (optional) and halved lemons.

Notes

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  • Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit.
  • Bon Appetit

Nutrition Information

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Calories 509kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 302mg (101%) Sodium 3769mg (157%) Potassium 1001mg (21%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 332IU (7%) Vitamin C 52mg (58%) Calcium 218mg (22%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 509 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 509kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 302mg 101%
Sodium 3769mg 157%
Potassium 1001mg 21%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 332IU 7%
Vitamin C 52mg 58%
Calcium 218mg 22%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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