Shrimp Boil

Name: Shrimp Boil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 5 quarts water; 12 ounces beer; 3 ounces Shrimp Boil seasoning; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 heads garlic; 2 lemons; 1 pound red potatoes; 2 large sweet onions; 2 pounds smoked sausage; 4 ears corn; 3 pounds raw shrimp; ½ cup salted butter

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
6
Calories
728 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Shrimp Boil

Griffin Conner

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This super easy one-pot Shrimp Boil is huge on flavor and is the perfect meal for bringing friends and family together this summer!

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Ingredients

Servings

5 quarts water
12 ounces beer
3 ounces Shrimp Boil seasoning (1 box)
2 tablespoons salt plus more as needed
2 heads garlic
2 lemons plus more for serving
1 pound red potatoes quartered
2 large sweet onions peeled and cut into wedges
2 pounds smoked sausage cut into 2-inch pieces
4 ears corn cut in half
3 pounds raw shrimp (see note)
½ cup salted butter melted

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Instructions

Add water, beer, shrimp boil seasoning and salt to a large Dutch oven (8-12qt) or boiling pot set over high heat. Slices the tops off of each head of garlic and add them to the pot. Cut each lemon in half and squeeze in the juice, then add the halves to the pot. Bring everything to a boil.
When boiling, add the potatoes and onions to the pot, cover, and cook 8-10 minutes, until they just begin to feel tender.
Add the sausage to the pot, cover, and cook 5 minutes.
Add the corn halves to the pot, cover, and cook 6-7 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the shrimp. Cover and cook 2 minutes, then turn off the heat. Let sit for 10 minutes as the heat comes down, allowing the contents to absorb the flavors.
Remove 1 cup of the broth from the pot, then drain the rest of the liquid out. Remove the garlic bulbs and place each one in two small bowls. Use a fork to smash the garlic, then add 1/2 cup of broth and half of the melted butter to each bowl. Stir well.
Transfer the contents of the pot to a large serving platter, or spread it out on a newspaper-lined table. Serve with the garlic butter and additional lemon wedges.

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Notes

You can use fresh shrimp or frozen shrimp that's been thawed. Peel-and-eat or peeled and deveined shrimp will both work for this recipe. The size of the shrimp is up to you. My family generally likes large (31/35) or jumbo shrimp (26/30).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 728kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 56g (86%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 23g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 3796mg (158%) Potassium 870mg (25%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 490IU (10%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 728 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	728kcal	36%
Carbohydrates	32g	11%
Protein	22g	44%
Fat	56g	86%
Saturated Fat	24g	120%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	23g	115%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	148mg	49%
Sodium	3796mg	158%
Potassium	870mg	19%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	490IU	10%
Vitamin C	34mg	38%
Calcium	98mg	10%
Iron	3mg	17%