Shrimp Boil

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5.0

21 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    543 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Shrimp Boil

Shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage are cooked together with flavorful spices in one big pot!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 ounces beer
  • 1 large onion peeled and quartered
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 4 cloves garlic whole
  • ½ cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
  • 4 corn on the cob cut into thirds
  • 1 pound smoked sausage cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 pounds large shrimp in shells

For Serving

  • baguette
  • 1 tick salted butter melted, more as desired
  • Old Bay seasoning
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges
  • hot sauce
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Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot, add 4 quarts water, beer, onion, lemon, garlic, ½ cup Old Bay seasoning, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.
  2. Add the potatoes and boil for 10 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add corn and sausage. Cook for 8 minutes.
  4. Add the shrimp and boil gently for 2 to 3 minutes or just until the shrimp is cooked through (this can vary based on the size of your shrimp).
  5. Drain well, reserving some of the broth if desired, and discard the bay leaves. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet or a large serving platter. Drizzle with melted butter and toss to combine. Season with additional salt to taste.
  6. Serve with lemon wedges, Old bay seasoning and sliced baguette.

Notes

  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat under the broiler. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 543 (27%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 214mg (71%) Sodium 1416mg (59%) Potassium 723mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 681IU (14%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 167mg (17%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 543 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 543 27%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 214mg 71%
Sodium 1416mg 59%
Potassium 723mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 681IU 14%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 167mg 17%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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