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How to Make THE BEST Shrimp Boil
Also known as a low country boil, this classic shrimp boil comes together quickly and is a great dish to make for an interactive dinner, on vacation, or for summer parties.
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 715 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 quarts water
- 1 12- ounce bottle of beer , (a pale ale works great)
- ½ cup Old Bay seasoning
- 4 lemons , divided (two cut in half; 2 quartered)
- 3 pounds of baby potatoes , red or white, or a mix
- 28 ounces andouille sausage or kielbasa , cut into 2-inch chunks
- 8 ears of corn , husked, cleaned, and cut in half
- 2 pounds Shrimp , with shells still on, rinsed and drained
- 4 tablespoons salted butter , melted
- cocktail sauce , for serving
- hot sauce , for serving
Instructions
- Add water, beer, Old Bay, and lemon halves to the largest stockpot you have, and bring to a roaring boil. (Alternatively, you could divide everything between two stockpots). Reduce to a steady boil, over medium heat. Add the potatoes, and sausage (you may need to turn up the heat to get the boil going again), and cook for 10 minutes. Next, add the corn and cook for 5 minutes. Finally, add the shrimp and cook just until pink; about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the mixture, reserving 1 cup of the hot broth, and add the ingredients to a large serving platter or sheet pan. Squeeze the lemon halves from the mixture overtop and drizzle with the melted butter and as much of the reserved broth as you like. Toss to combine everything. Then sprinkle with more Old Bay and serve with lemon quarters, cocktail sauce, and hot sauce.
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Notes
- Notes:For nostalgia, and easy clean up, serve everything over newspaper.
Nutrition Information
Calories
715kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
267mg
(89%)
Sodium
1127mg
(47%)
Potassium
1670mg
(48%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
482IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 715
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 715kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 267mg | 89% |
| Sodium | 1127mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1670mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 482IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.