5.0 from 21 votes
Shrimp Boil
Shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage are cooked together with flavorful spices in one big pot!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 543 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the potatoes and boil for 10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and add corn and sausage. Cook for 8 minutes.
- 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).
- 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.
- Serve with lemon wedges, Old bay seasoning and sliced baguette.
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Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat under the broiler.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.