Shrimp Boil
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4.5
714 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
605 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp Boil
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In just 20 minutes, you can bring the taste of summer right to your table with this easy Cajun shrimp boil recipe. Think juicy shrimp, tender potatoes, sweet corn, and smoky sausage, all tossed in Old Bay seasoning and coated in a rich, Cajun butter sauce.
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Ingredients
- water for boiling
- 4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 8 oz. (230g) baby potatoes cut into halves
- 2 ears corn on the cob cut into 2-inch (5cm) pieces
- 12 oz. (350g) smoked sausage cut into pieces (Hillshire Smoke Sausage Rope)
- 1 lb. (500g) Shrimp shelled, deveined, tail-in
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnishing
Cajun Butter
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning McCormick
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Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot halfway with water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the Old Bay seasoning, followed by the potatoes and corn. Cover the pot and boil for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- In the meantime, prepare the Cajun butter by combining melted butter with Cajun seasoning. Stir well to mix and set aside.
- In the stockpot, add the shrimp and smoked sausage, and boil for one minute, or until the shrimp turns orange-pink. Remove the pot from heat and carefully drain all the ingredients using a colander. You may need to do this in two batches if your colander isn’t large enough.
- Heat a skillet over high heat. Add the Cajun butter sauce to the boiled ingredients and stir to combine well. Transfer the shrimp boil to a sheet pan or serving platter, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- I personally find Zatarain’s seasoning a bit too salty, so I usually avoid using it.
- I always recommend using fresh shrimp for the best flavor. If you’re using frozen, just make sure to thaw them properly before cooking to avoid that watery texture. And whatever you do, don’t use precooked shrimp! They won’t have the same juicy, tender bite you’re after in a good shrimp boil.
- Medium-sized shrimp cook super fast—just about 1 minute in boiling water. I always make sure not to overcook them, or they turn rubbery and lose that juicy flavor.
- If I’m in the mood for extra sauce, I’ll make more of that Cajun butter sauce to drizzle over the shrimp or use for dipping!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
605kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
288mg
(96%)
Sodium
872mg
(36%)
Potassium
918mg
(26%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2093IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 605 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 605kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 288mg | 96% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 918mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2093IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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714 reviews
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