Shrimp Boil
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
543 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp Boil
Description
This Shrimp Boil recipe starts with a broth of water, beer, lemon, onion, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and bay leaves, creating a flavorful base. Baby potatoes cook first to become fork-tender, followed by corn and smoked sausage cooking to absorb the seasoning. Finally, large shrimp in shells are gently boiled just until cooked, preserving their juiciness and texture. After draining, the ingredients are coated in melted butter and tossed to distribute flavor evenly.
The mix of textures includes soft potatoes, crisp corn, smoky sausage, and succulent shrimp, seasoned by Old Bay and fresh lemon juice. Serving with baguette helps soak up the seasoned butter and broth, adding a complementary texture. Lemon wedges and hot sauce are provided to adjust tartness and spice per preference, making it interactive at the table.
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container and gently reheated under a broiler to refresh the taste and texture. This dish is ideal for communal eating and casual entertaining due to its shareable nature and straightforward preparation.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces beer
- 1 large onion peeled and quartered
- 1 lemon halved
- 4 cloves garlic whole
- ½ cup Old Bay seasoning
- 3 bay leaf
- 1 ½ pounds baby potato
- 4 corn cut into thirds, on the cob
- 1 pound smoked sausage cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 pounds Shrimp in shells, large
For Serving
- baguette
- 1 tick butter melted, more as desired, salted
- Old Bay seasoning
- parsley chopped, fresh
- 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.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers under the broiler to maintain texture and flavor.
- Use frozen or fresh shrimp in shells for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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